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Harry Thompson is a UK-based public speaker and writer who is autistic with a Pathological Demand Avoidance profile. Through his work Harry aims to bring more acceptance and joy to the lives of people who are autistic and have a PDA profile. In episode 23, we dive into:What it means to have a PDA profile, and what those of us supporting PDAers should knowHarry’s own PDA journey and his drive for autonomy and authenticity in his lifeThe strengths and challenges of having a PDA profileHarry’s biggest advice to therapists working with autistic people
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Apr 21, 2021
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