For parents who want real solutions for PDA and Autism—without judgment or one-size-fits-all advice.
If the closest thing you’ve had to a “calm day” is five quiet minutes before the next meltdown, you’ve traded family dinners for constant negotiations, and your “free time” feels more like “fight time,” we need to talk.
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- “You suspect PDA or autism but don’t know where to start the diagnosis.”
- “Even simple requests lead to extreme demand avoidance.”
- “Sensory overload triggers meltdowns that drain the whole family.”
- “Traditional autism strategies aren’t working—and no one’s telling you why.”
- “Advocating at school feels like a never-ending battle.”
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A Practical Parent’s Guide to PDA and Autism is the book every overwhelmed parent wishes they had sooner. Written by Michelle Davis, healthcare policy expert and mom to a child with Autism, ADHD, and PDA, this guide blends professional insight with lived experience to give families real solutions that actually work.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed by professionals, drained by meltdowns, or unsure how to advocate at school, this book was written for you. It’s not theory-heavy—it’s practical, step-by-step guidance with tools you can use right away.
It’s for parents who need strategies, not judgment. For families seeking hope, not more trial and error.
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The Practical Parent's
Guide To PDA & Autism
- Diagnosis Made Clear — Signs of PDA and autism, what assessments you’ll need, and how to a support team.
- Financial & Insurance Support — Step-by-step help for Medicaid, SSI, therapy coverage, and grants that can save families thousands.
- Education Solutions — IEPs, 504 plans, homeschooling, and alternative schooling strategies that actually fit your child.
- Therapy Tools That Work — How to make therapy effective for children with PDA, plus affordable alternatives.
- Daily Parenting Strategies — Low-demand approaches, meltdown prevention, and methods that reduce anxiety at home.
- Ready-to-Use Scripts & Tools— Advocacy templates, conversation scripts, and checklists to make every meeting less stressful.
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Inside The Book
You'll Discover:
Plus, international directories spanning 18+ countries, so you’ll know where to find local support wherever you live.
I had no idea my child qualified for SSI or that I could get financial support to help with therapy costs. This book walked me through the entire process, step-by-step. We’re now saving thousands of dollars a month, and I can finally focus on helping my child without constant financial stress.
Sarah L, CA | Mom of 7-year-old with PDA, ADHD, Anxiety & Autism
This book changed everything! I finally feel like I understand my son's needs and how to support him without constant battles. Meltdowns are significantly reduced and this book is must-read for every caregiver navigating parenting a neurodivergent child!
Sarah L, CA | Mom of 7-year-old with PDA, ADHD, Anxiety & Autism
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I had no idea my child qualified for SSI or that I could get financial support to help with therapy costs. This book walked me through the entire process, step-by-step. We’re now saving thousands of dollars a month, and I can finally focus on helping my child without constant financial stress.
Michael D, NY | Dad of 9-year-old with Autism & ADHD
Traditional school wasn’t working for my child, and I felt lost. This book helped me explore alternative education models and flexible learning options. The difference at home has been life-changing, less stress, fewer meltdowns, and a happier child who enjoys learning.
Jessica R, MI | Mom of a 13-year-old with Autism and PDA
Parenting doesn’t always leave time for quiet reading—and that’s okay. A Practical Parent’s Guide to PDA and Autism is also available as an audiobook, so you can learn while driving, cooking, or folding laundry.
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IF YOU’RE SICK OF HEARING…
They’ll grow out of it—just give it time.
All kids hate homework, you’re overreacting.
They just need more discipline.
Don’t label them, it’ll make things worse.
Every child has meltdowns, that’s normal.
Firmer boundaries would fix the meltdowns.
Maybe you’re overanalyzing.
All kids are picky!
You’re letting them get away with too much.
Are you sure it’s autism? They seem so normal to me.
If they can do it once, they can do it all the time.
This
book
is
for
you!
If you’re tired of advice that doesn’t fit your child, exhausted by daily meltdowns, or stuck in endless battles with schools and systems, A Practical Parent’s Guide to PDA and Autism is the resource you’ve been waiting for.
Inside, you’ll find step-by-step strategies to:
- Calm explosive behaviors and reduce daily power struggles
- Secure the right diagnosis, therapies, and financial support
- Advocate with confidence at school and in medical settings
- Build a calmer home where your child, and your family, can thrive
This isn’t theory. It’s real, parent-tested solutions created by someone who’s been there and knows the systems inside and out.
If you’re ready for strategies that finally make sense, and actually workm this book is for you.
