Transform Meltdowns into Breakthroughs: A Practical Parent’s Guide to PDA and Autism

Exhausted by advice that doesn’t work? Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis or already navigating PDA, autism, or both, this book offers clear, step-by-step help.

Inside you’ll learn to:
• Spot PDA/autism signs and navigate evaluations
• Access benefits and free funding (Medicaid, SSI, insurance, grants)
• Win school supports (IEPs/504s), or plan homeschool/charter paths
• Choose therapies (OT, Speech, CBT/DBT/ACT, play, sensory) that fit PDA
• Use low-demand, anxiety-reducing strategies to prevent meltdowns and build independence
• Support siblings, public outings, and family balance

You’ll also get curated support directories for 18+ countries, connecting you to local services worldwide.

Written by Michelle Davis—health policy expert and PDA/autism mom—this compassionate, practical roadmap helps you advocate with confidence and create calmer days, real progress, and lasting connection for your unique child.