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Being Julia
Being Julia
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Diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) at aged 12 and writing this memoir at age 37, Julia Daunt depicts the ins and out of PDA and its symptoms, while maintaining a positive outlook on what is possible to achieve.
Co-written with professional specialist Ruth Fidler, it covers how PDA impacts Julia's life, including meltdowns, sensory issues and communication in relationships.
Including examples of school reports and handwritten letters, a chapter written from Julia's partner's perspective and even an example of Julia's favourite recipe, this warm and personal look at living and thriving with PDA is informative and inspiring.
About the Authors
Julia Daunt is an adult living with a diagnosis of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), ADHD and psychotic episodes. She is a PDA advocate, public speaker and blogger, and runs several Facebook groups on PDA. She lives in Nottinghamshire with her partner Paul and two cats.
Ruth Fidler is an independent Education Consultant specialising in complex autism and emotional wellbeing. She worked in a special school setting for over 20 years and now works across the UK providing training and consultancy. She has worked with the Autism Education Trust, the National Autistic Society and is part of Autism Associates. She lives in Nottinghamshire, UK.
Industry Reviews
This is a unique personal insight into PDA, following Julia and her family from early childhood to present day adulthood and relationship with her partner Paul.
Julia is honest about the challenges throughout, with the benefits of a positive approach and acceptance shining through.
PDA individuals, family members and professionals will all benefit from reading this book. -- The PDA Society trustees
Being Julia is a hugely insightful and eye-opening account of living with PDA. Honest, from the heart and with humour, this book is very informative and will give hope to parents who are wondering what happens when their children become adults. Being Julia is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand more about PDA. -- Steph Curtis, parent of a PDA girl and blog writer at www.stephstwogirls.co.uk
This biography has been put together so it describes PDA like a text book whilst simultaneously telling Julia's individual story, making clear that it's her personal experience, and other PDA experiences will be different. Being a fellow adult PDAer, I had been excited to read Julia's biography, and quickly discovered astounding similarities between us, as well as differences, revealed in her honest account. I think this is what makes Being Julia so important: it shines a clear light, from the inside outwards, onto what PDA is. -- Sally Cat, adult PDAer author and illustrator
Paperback, Number Of Pages: 192
Published: 15th November 2021
Dimensions (cm): 24 x 15 x 2
