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/
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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/
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify