Description: This primer explains what PDA is, how it manifests, and what you can do to minimise its impact. It explores its interaction with other forms of neurodivergence, potential misdiagnosis as other conditions and disorders, and how it actually feels in reality. It also highlights the positives of PDA life, as shared by other PDAers and their loved ones.
Brief description: Sally Cat is a consultant, speaker, and leading expert on internalised PDA. She is the author of PDA by PDAers, Pathological Demand Avoidance Explained, Sleep Misfits, and Calendar Girl. Sally runs the Sally Cat Facebook page, which supports over 40,000 PDAers.
Review Quotes: It was a privilege to read The Insider's Guide to PDA by Sally Cat and Brook Madera. They are both such talented individuals and leaders in the PDA community. They share their experiences and beliefs about PDA in this well-named book that covers so much.--Diane Gould, Founder & Executive Director PDA North America