Super Shamlal - Living and Learning with Pathological Demand Avoidance

2019-10-21
Super Shamlal - Living and Learning with Pathological Demand Avoidance

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  • Author: Kay Al-Ghani
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 1787750558
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 80

Shamlal the Camel finds it almost impossible to do all the normal, everyday things that the other camels do. Her first word was 'NO!' and this is still the word she repeats the most through every day. Luckily, Shamlal's parents take her to a psychologist who explains that she has PDA, and gives her tips for how to live and learn with the syndrome. This simple, illustrated storybook will help children aged 7-11 with PDA to recognise its features, and develop tools to support them. A helpful introduction for parents and carers explains how it feels to live with the panic attacks and general anxiety that are caused by living with PDA, and the appendices at the back provide useful strategies to be adopted at school and at home.

The Red Beast

2008-01-01
The Red Beast

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  • Author: K. I. Al-Ghani
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 1843109433
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 50

Presents techniques and strategies that young children who suffer from Asperger's syndrome can use when they find themselves becoming angry.

Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome - My Daughter is Not Naughty

2015-01-21
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome - My Daughter is Not Naughty

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  • Author: Jane Alison Sherwin
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 1784500852
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 328

Jane Alison Sherwin's honest and uplifting account provides insight into the challenges of bringing up a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). After years of misdiagnosis, Jane's daughter, Mollie, was diagnosed with PDA at the age of seven, and we follow her experiences pre and post diagnosis to age 10 as she attends school, interacts with the outside world and approaches adolescence. Throughout, Jane provides commentary on her daughter's behaviour and the impact it has on her family, explaining the 'why' of PDA traits, including the need for control, meltdowns, obsessive behaviour and sensory issues. She reveals the strategies that have worked for Mollie and provides essential advice and information on obtaining a diagnosis and raising awareness of PDA. The book also includes an interview with Mollie. Full of advice and support, and with a focus on understanding the child and how he or she sees the world, this book will be of immeasurable value to the parents and families of children with PDA as well as the professionals working with them, particularly teachers and teaching assistants, SEN co-ordinators, psychologists, outreach workers and social workers.

The Disappointment Dragon

2013-12-21
The Disappointment Dragon

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  • Author: Kay Al-Ghani
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 0857007807
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 64

When things don't go our way, the Disappointment Dragon can come to visit and take us down to his home in the Valley of Despair... The Disappointment Dragon sometimes comes to see us all and, if we let him, he can make us feel sad or angry. He visits Bobby when he is not picked for the school football team, he also finds Lucinda when she has to miss an exciting school trip because she has the Chicken Pox. He even tries to take the whole of Class Three down to the Valley of Despair when their favourite teacher moves away. Will the Dragon of Hope be able to chase away the Disappointment Dragon and help them see things more positively? The fun characters in this charming, fully illustrated storybook will help children to cope with, and discuss openly, their feelings of disappointment. There are many creative suggestions on how to banish the Disappointment Dragon and an introduction for adults explaining disappointment in children and how they can help.

The Panicosaurus

2012-01-01
The Panicosaurus

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  • Author: K. I. Al-Ghani
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 1849053561
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 60

Offers age appropriate explanations and advice on anxiety in children and ways they can cope with it through the story of "Mabel and the Panicosaurus."

Winston Wallaby Can’t Stop Bouncing

2017-12-19
Winston Wallaby Can’t Stop Bouncing

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  • Author: Kay Al-Ghani
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 178450761X
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 72

Winston Wallaby, like most Wallabies, loves to bounce. However, Winston can't seem to ever sit still and when he starts school he needs help to concentrate... Luckily his teacher Mrs Calm shows Winston how to settle down and focus his mind in class, and he learns new ways to help him with touch, feel, attention and awareness. This fun, illustrated storybook will help children aged 5-10 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) recognise their sensory needs and develop tools to support them. A helpful introduction for parents and carers explains hyperactivity and how it can affect a child's perception of the world, and the appendices at the back provide useful strategies to be adopted at school and at home.

The Green-Eyed Goblin

2016-10-21
The Green-Eyed Goblin

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  • Author: Kay Al-Ghani
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 1784503525
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 48

Deep inside everyone, a little goblin lies sleeping. When it wakes up, its eyes turn green, its nose grows and it starts to breathe a smelly green mist. This is the story of the wakening of a Green-Eyed Goblin. When Theo sees his sister getting lots of attention for her birthday, his sleeping goblin wakes and he can't seem to stop himself from saying all the horrid things the nasty goblin's green mist is making him think. Will Theo learn how to send his Green-Eyed Goblin back to sleep in time for the party? This fun, illustrated storybook will help children aged 5-13 to understand and cope with jealousy and how it can sometimes make us feel not good enough. A helpful introduction for parents and carers explains jealousy in children, and a section at the back of the book provides strategies for overcoming it.

Hey Awesome

2019-05
Hey Awesome

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  • Author: Karen Young
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9780648488828
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages :

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children

2011-09-15
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children

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  • Author: Margaret Duncan
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780857002532
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 208

This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood. Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA that answers many of the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, the book goes on to look at the impact of the condition on different areas of the child's life and what can be done to help. The authors present useful information on early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively on a day-to-day basis. They also examine ways to minimize common difficulties that may be encountered at home and school, making life easier for the child, family and peers. The final chapters tackle new problems that can arise when the teenage years hit and how to assist a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. Illustrative case examples are included throughout, and the book concludes with a list of valuable resources for further information and advice. Full of helpful guidance and support, this user-friendly introductory handbook is essential reading for anyone caring for, or working with, children with PDA.

Can You See Me?

2020-03-03
Can You See Me?

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  • Author: Libby Scott
  • Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
  • ISBN: 1338608924
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 235

A coming-of-age story about learning to celebrate yourself -- and teaching the world to recognize you, too -- perfect for fans of R. J. Palacio's Wonder! "This glimpse into the world of a young autistic girl is astonishingly insightful and honest. Tally's struggles to 'fit in' are heart-wrenching, and her victories are glorious." -- Ann M. Martin, Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author of Rain ReignThings Tally is dreading about sixth grade:-- Being in classes without her best friends-- New (scratchy) uniforms-- Hiding her autismTally isn't ashamed of being autistic -- even if it complicates life sometimes, it's part of who she is. But this is her first year at Kingswood Academy, and her best friend, Layla, is the only one who knows. And while a lot of other people are uncomfortable around Tally, Layla has never been one of them . . . until now.Something is different about sixth grade, and Tally now feels like she has to act "normal." But as Tally hides her true self, she starts to wonder what "normal" means after all and whether fitting in is really what matters most.Inspired by young coauthor Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, this is an honest and moving middle-school story of friends, family, and finding one's place.