The PDA Paradox by Harry Thompson, Felicity Evans – foreword
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The PDA Paradox
- The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum
- By: Harry Thompson, Felicity Evans - foreword
- Narrated by: Elliot Chapman
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, People with Disabilities
Publisher's Summary
A memoir by an adult with PDA, reflecting back on his early childhood through to present day.
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 flourish and reach their full potential. The memoir brings to life Harry's past experiences and feelings, from his torrid time at school to the peaceful and meaningful moments when he is alone with a book, writing or creating YouTube videos.
Eloquent and insightful, The PDA Paradox will bring listeners to shock, laughter and tears through its overwhelming honesty. It is a turbulent memoir, but it ends with hope and a positive outlook to the future.
©2019 Harry Thompson (P)2019 Jessica Kingsley Publishers
KI Jo
A raw and beautiful insightful book
I stumbled across this book while looking for autism resources, specifically those about PDA. So many books about autism I’ve read are dry texts written by NT people. I was intrigued by this book as it offered a unique view into the life of a young man with autism and PDA. It totally captured me – I listened to the whole audible in one day and experienced all the emotions along the way. It is beautifully written, raw and beautifully vulnerable. I learned so much and it has helped me so much. I highly recommend this book.
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Anonymous User
A mother’s Thank you.
This was recommended to me as I trawl the internet and audible for the help needed to help an atypical autistic offspring.
Not only autistic but atypical!! But maybe not. Maybe PDA. Thank you for writing this book. Thank you for publishing this book. And thank you for throwing light on what PDA is. This book is like an arrow to the heart of the target. It’s funny. It’s clever. It’s enlightening. And it’s comforting.
I wish only that the mother would write her side of the story in a second volume.