Send us a text Welcome to the first of two episodes on Emotionally Based School Avoidance - or EBSA - a subject that many families find challenging. We find out why EBSA is so often misunderstood as truancy or refusal, when in fact it's about anxiety and emotional distress, making school feel overwhelming or even impossible for so many young people. We're joined by two amazing experts: Dr Tina Rae, an educational and child psychologist, passionate about helping children and parents; and Dr Le...
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Send us a text Welcome to the first of two episodes on Emotionally Based School Avoidance - or EBSA - a subject that many families find challenging. We find out why EBSA is so often misunderstood as truancy or refusal, when in fact it's about anxiety and emotional distress, making school feel overwhelming or even impossible for so many young people. We're joined by two amazing experts: Dr Tina Rae, an educational and child psychologist, passionate about helping children and parents; and Dr Le...
Episode 4 - Understanding Demand Avoidance, Part 1
Autism Unpacked
27 minutes
10 months ago
Episode 4 - Understanding Demand Avoidance, Part 1
This episode tackles the topic of Demand Avoidance. You may have heard of PDA or Pathological Demand Avoidance, but how much do you really know? In part 1 of this episode, we’ll discover its impact on young people and their families, share insights into their experiences and challenges and share strategies that might help. For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin.
Autism Unpacked
Send us a text Welcome to the first of two episodes on Emotionally Based School Avoidance - or EBSA - a subject that many families find challenging. We find out why EBSA is so often misunderstood as truancy or refusal, when in fact it's about anxiety and emotional distress, making school feel overwhelming or even impossible for so many young people. We're joined by two amazing experts: Dr Tina Rae, an educational and child psychologist, passionate about helping children and parents; and Dr Le...
