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Special Guest: Laura Kerby- Special Interests

June 24, 2023 Season 1 Episode 5
Special Guest: Laura Kerby- Special Interests
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Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast
Special Guest: Laura Kerby- Special Interests
Jun 24, 2023 Season 1 Episode 5

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In this episode Heather & Kerissa are joined by Laura Kerby from PAST (Positive Assessments Support & Training)
https://p-ast.co.uk/
Laura's new book is The Educator's Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance.

*Trigger Warning: In this episode we are talking about special interests which include subjects that may not be suitable for everyone. These topics include true crime, serial killers  and public disasters such as 9/11.

Heather, Kerissa & Laura talk all about special interests also known as monotropism. Here is the resource we used to discuss monotropism.
https://www.autisticrealms.com/post/monotropism-happy-flow-state

They discuss their own interests and how respecting a person's special interest can encourage connection and community.

Make sure to subscribe and join us as we have in-depth and real discussions around PDA and the autistic experience. We share from an authentic and real perspective.
We offer connection, co-regulation & community. (And a few laughs!)

To learn more about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) autism profile visit our website at https://journeyswithpda.com/

Heather & Kerissa are Certified PDA Trainers. They offer advocacy, education & family support through one-on-one coaching sessions.

You can connect with Heather & Kerissa through their website and on social media.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeyswithpda
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeys_with_pda/

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In this episode Heather & Kerissa are joined by Laura Kerby from PAST (Positive Assessments Support & Training)
https://p-ast.co.uk/
Laura's new book is The Educator's Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance.

*Trigger Warning: In this episode we are talking about special interests which include subjects that may not be suitable for everyone. These topics include true crime, serial killers  and public disasters such as 9/11.

Heather, Kerissa & Laura talk all about special interests also known as monotropism. Here is the resource we used to discuss monotropism.
https://www.autisticrealms.com/post/monotropism-happy-flow-state

They discuss their own interests and how respecting a person's special interest can encourage connection and community.

Make sure to subscribe and join us as we have in-depth and real discussions around PDA and the autistic experience. We share from an authentic and real perspective.
We offer connection, co-regulation & community. (And a few laughs!)

To learn more about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) autism profile visit our website at https://journeyswithpda.com/

Heather & Kerissa are Certified PDA Trainers. They offer advocacy, education & family support through one-on-one coaching sessions.

You can connect with Heather & Kerissa through their website and on social media.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeyswithpda
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeys_with_pda/

iMOM Podcast
If you need a mom friend right now, you’ve come to the right place. On iMOM.com we...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the Show.

https://journeyswithpda.com

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