{"title":"Books by Gloria Dura-Vila","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781785924651","title":"Me and My PDA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated guide helps young people with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to understand their diagnosis, develop self-awareness and implement their own personalised problem-solving strategies. Written in consultation with young people with PDA and their families, this book recognises the importance of handing control back to the young person, and that there is no one-size-fits-all PDA profile. Readers are encouraged to engage throughout with interactive writing, doodling and checklist exercises to explore their own particular characteristics, strengths and challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMe and My PDA \u003c\/i\u003eis sensitively tailored to the needs and experiences of young people (aged 10+) with PDA. The guide is designed to grow with the reader, and can be used for many years as the young person develops and changes - making it invaluable to PDA-diagnosed individuals and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305668030837,"sku":"9781785924651","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781785924651_7eaafcef-655d-4051-8b98-88b7586a03f3.jpg?v=1786025816"},{"product_id":"9781805011033","title":"Camille the Chameleon on Masking","description":"\u003cp\u003eHi! I am Camille, the Chameleon. I'm very proud to say that, like you, I am autistic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have amazing talents but I'm also very good at camouflaging my difficulties and the trouble is that I don't let my true autistic colours shine through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you want to find out how to really be yourself? With the help of Dr Glòria, I will share my story with you, and the stories of some other amazing autistic children too!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gentle and beautifully-illustrated picture book helps children understand what it means to mask, why this is bad for you, and the joy that is to be found when you can share and celebrate your true self.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307730645365,"sku":"9781805011033","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781805011033_4ed024a8-18ae-4edb-ab7f-a34f4d1f5007.jpg?v=1786027897"},{"product_id":"9781839970061","title":"The Panda on Pda","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this positive, gentle and PDA-friendly guide for young children, PDA is explained by a playful Panda who has PDA and is very proud of it. The Panda is full of talents and strengths, but finds it very hard to do what others want. 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Ayame, who prefers her loyal cat Chuu to people, changes everything about herself to fit in with the 'popular' girls. Hamako, who is obsessed with marine biology, struggles to sit still and hide how they're feeling.  Tadashi, who loves computers and history's civil rights advocates, abandons his morals to fit in with his softball team.  Through engaging manga-style storytelling, follow their journeys as they navigate relationships, identity, burnout, and belonging. 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