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Dr. Bowers understands that navigating life's challenges can be difficult. He's created this product recommendation page, featuring informational resources and tools he's found valuable in his practice. These recommendations are designed to support you and your family in developing healthy coping mechanisms, practicing mindfulness, and nurturing your emotional well-being.
Books for Parents & Educators about PDA
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children
by Phil Christie, Margaret Duncan, Zara Healy, and Ruth Fidler
Can I Tell You About Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome?
by Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie
The PDA Paradox: The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum
by Harry Thompson
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome - My Daughter is Not Naughty
by Jane Alison Sherwin
Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA
by Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie
PDA by PDAers
From Anxiety to Avoidance and Masking to Meltdowns
Compiled by Sally Cat
A Guide to Mental Health Issues in Girls and Young Women on the Autism Spectrum
by Dr. Judy Eaton
Children's Books for Understanding PDA
Me and My PDA: A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance for Young People
By Glòria Durà-Vilà and Tamar Levi
Books by Dr. Mark Bowers
Sosh: Improving Social Skills with Children and Adolescents
by Mark Bowers, Ph.D.
8 Keys to Raising the Quirky Child
by Mark Bowers, Ph.D.
Other Books to Note
The Family Experience of PDA
by Eliza Fricker
The Teacher's Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance Essential Strategies for the Classroom
by Clare Truman
Interoception How I Feel
by Cara N. Kosinski, MOT, OTR/L
The Educator's Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance
by Laura Kerbey
Declarative Language Handbook
by Linda K. Murphy MS, CCC-SLP
The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed
By Temple Grandin
Other
Calm Strips
Sensory Stickers
Sensory Body Sock
Monkey Noodle
Stretchy Fidget Sensory Toy
Bouncyband
Medium Comfy Sensory Seat
Sensory Compression Vest Deep Pressure Comfort for Autism, Hyperactivity, Mood Processing Disorders
HappyLight Lumi Plus
LED Light Therapy Lamp