Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain: Adventure Guide: Activity Workbook & Parent Companion Guide (Unlocking the Power of My Neurodivergent Brain Series) Paperback – December 7, 2024

Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain is a vibrant, engaging, and educational activity book and parent guide designed to help children and their parents understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This self-help and parent education guide features interactive activities that can be completed by children independently or with the assistance of a parent.The expanded book with additional activities aims to empower neurodivergent minds, particularly those with Autistic PDA, by enhancing their understanding of their unique brain functions through the analogy of being a "Brain Detective." It presents information in a child-friendly manner to support self-advocacy, effective communication, and the development of personal agency. The book also focuses on helping children recognize their strengths and navigate challenges both at home and in school.Drawing from years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals, Dr. Jennifer Huffman, known on social media as the Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist, has crafted this book to share essential insights and strategies. Dr. Huffman is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist and a formally trained lifespan neuropsychologist with a private practice in Champaign, Illinois. She and her husband, Dennis, are developing the Neurodivergent Guide series to support neurodivergent individuals in exploring various careers. They have three children, three dogs, one cat, and a turtle named Dave. Read more