The PDA Paradox: The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum

by Harry Thompson and Harry Thompson

Book Overview

Diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in his teenage years, Harry Thompson looks back with wit and humour at the ups and downs of family and romantic relationships, school, work and mental health, as well as his teenage struggle with drugs and alcohol.

By embracing neurodiversity and emphasising that autistic people are not flawed human beings, Thompson demonstrates that some merely need to take the "scenic route" in order to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785926756
• ISBN13: 9781785926754
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"