⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Like reading a diary of my parenting life.”
The PDA Effect — Ethan Knight
A first-person story about growing up with PDA
Written by Ethan Knight at 18, The PDA Effect shares his experiences of growing up with PDA — from education and everyday demands to friendships, communication and becoming more independent.
A personal account. Ethan’s experiences. His words.
Ethan didn't learn to read until he was ten years old. At eighteen, he published his first book.
Amazon UK & Australia #1 Bestseller
The PDA Effect
The PDA Effect is Ethan Knight's first-person account of growing up with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
Drawing on his own experiences, Ethan writes about everyday demands, education, communication, friendships, decision-making and finding ways to communicate what he needs.
This is a personal account based on Ethan's lived experience, not medical or clinical advice.
Inside THE BOOK
- Experiences of growing up with PDA
- Ethan's experiences of communication, decision-making and friendships
- Everyday experiences of navigating demands and expectations
- Finding ways to communicate what he needs
- Reflections on becoming more independent
Who Might Enjoy This Book
- Parents and carers who want to understand PDA through a young person's experience
- Teachers and SENCOs interested in Ethan's first-person perspective
- Autistic teens and adults who recognise parts of their own experience
- Friends, relatives and family members wanting to better understand PDA
Editions
- Notes pages after each chapter
- Standard paperback
- Large-print paperback
- eBook
- Bundle options with The Secrets of My Spectrum
Why Readers Connect With It
- Written by Ethan from his own experience
- Honest, personal and easy to read
- Real stories rather than clinical terminology
- A perspective on PDA from someone who lives with it
- Helps readers see everyday experiences from Ethan's point of view
eBook
£4.95
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- Read on any device.
- No subscription required.
All profits go to the author.
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Signed Paperback
£8.95
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All profits go to the author
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Signed Large Print
£9.95
Ideal for readers who prefer larger, clearer text.
All profits go to the author
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Ships from the UK
Written by Ethan's older brother, Callum Knight, at just 16 years old, this Amazon #1 bestseller is a memoir of growing up with a different way of seeing the world.
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