Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast
The Journeys With PDA coffee chat podcast will be discussing and sharing all things Pathological Demand Avoidance autism profile and neurodiversity. Join Heather and Kerissa as we share our journey parenting our autistic PDA children. We will also share our experience in discovering our own neurodivergence! We will be discussing the authentic and honest reality that comes with supporting unique brains. There will be lots of laughs and even some tears.You will find connection, community and co-regulation. You can learn more about Journeys With PDA and Heather & Kerissa at journeyswithpda.com
Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast
EP 6: Special Guest: Laura Kerbey- Special Interests
In this episode Heather & Kerissa are joined by Laura Kerbey 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.
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