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by Naomi Wells (Author)
In Pathological Demand Avoidance Secrets, clinical psychologist and autism specialist Naomi Wells gives you a lifeline: 15 transformative, practical strategies designed specifically for supporting children with autism who show strong demand-avoidant traits. This is not your average parenting book-it's a game-changer rooted in compassion, current research, and deep clinical experience with PDA profiles.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, this book speaks directly to the daily struggles you're facing-without judgment, without fluff, and without outdated advice that only makes things worse. Instead, you'll learn how to:✅ Understand the true roots of PDA and why traditional behavior plans fail
✅ Use low-demand, trust-centered strategies that reduce anxiety and shutdowns
✅ Co-regulate with your child to create calm and connection-even in chaos
✅ Rebuild your relationship and stop the endless power struggles
✅ Celebrate your child's strengths while honoring their needs This book breaks down the complex intersection of autism, anxiety, sensory overwhelm, and nervous system dysregulation-and delivers clear, flexible tools you can start using today. You'll walk away with a powerful new lens and a plan that actually works. Written from the heart of a psychologist who has sat with hundreds of struggling families, Pathological Demand Avoidance Secrets is more than a book-it's the support you've been waiting for.
Number of Pages: 190
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: June 22, 2025
