I love short and simple books that explain PDA in a way that anyone can read and understand. This little book is presented as an illustrated children’s book with only a couple of sentences on each page. Managing to cover all of the main points about PDA in such a small format is quite a feat but the author manages to do this and present an engaging story at the same time.
The story centres around a young boy, Ethan, and how he felt when his uncle wanted to take him to the park. Ethan wanted to go but the demands that his uncle was putting on him made it impossible for him. Mum tried to help and do do things in a non-demand way but uncle was not listening. In the end, mum has to ask uncle to leave. Many useful approaches and advice about how things feel to a PDAer are weaved into the narrative. I was really impressed by the amount of information covered in just 47 pages.
As the title suggests, this book is great for understanding the basics of PDA for both children and adults. It really is suitable for any age and the illustrations and simple format mean that it is very likely to get picked up and read; even by those who would normally resist reading a book about any ND condition.
Understanding PDA for Kids and Grown Ups is available in paperback or Kindle format from Amazon. Using the link below will ensure that the PDA Society receives a small commission from Amazon on the book sale.