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Being Julia - A Personal Account of Living with Pathological Demand Avoidance
- Narrator
- Rachel Capell
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Publish Date
- 25 June 2026
- Run Time
- 6 hours 29 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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.
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Details
- Author
- Ruth Fidler and Julia Daunt. Foreword by Dr Judy Eaton
- Narrator
- Rachel Capell
- Duration
- 6 hours 29 minutes
- Release Date
- 25 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781399838122
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Genre
- Autobiography: general, Coping with / advice about physical impairments / disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Synopsis
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.
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