Kathy Hoopmann has written over twenty books with translations into nineteen languages. Her work sells widely in Australia, the UK, the US and the Middle East. She has won and been shortlisted for many literary awards, including the Childrens Book Council of Australia Award, the ALCS Educational Award (UK), the Living Now Award (US) and has five times been awarded a Nautilus Award (US) which is granted to books that change the world. Kathy is best known for her writing on neurodiversity, in fiction and non-fiction. The simplicity, charm and insight of Kathys books have made them must-haves for children and adults worldwide.
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All About PDA - An Insight Into Pathological Demand AvoidanceAll About PDA follows in the best selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmanns 'All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum' and 'All Dogs have ADHD'. Through engaging text and full colour photographs, this book shows how PDAers see and experience the world and highlights the unique characteristics that make them special. A perfect introduction to PDA for those recently diagnosed, as well as their families, friends, and the people who work with them! Reviews Kathy
All About PDA follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmanns 'All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum' and 'All Dogs have ADHD'.
Through engaging text and full-colour photographs, this book shows how PDAers see and experience the world and highlights the unique characteristics that make them special.
A perfect introduction to PDA for those recently diagnosed, as well as their families, friends, and the people who work with them!
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Kathy Hoopmanns Introduction to PDA lives up to expectations by providing readers with an authentic insight into the experiences of a PDA child. By presenting relatable life scenarios, it effectively bridges the gap between PDA readers and their peers, family members, educators, and the wider community. This book offers an understanding of the daily challenges and internal struggles faced by individuals with PDA. It is an essential educational resource for schools, classrooms, and allied health waiting rooms. -- Summer Farrelly They | Them Inclusion Advocate, Public Speaker, Educator & Consultant.
All About PDA is a wonderful book that simply, but beautifully illustrates the characteristics of PDA. The use of beautiful photographs of animals will help readers of all ages gain a greater understanding into this sometimes complex and misunderstood condition. In particular I believe this book will benefit children who have recently been diagnosed. It will be an excellent addition to the ever growing and much needed library of books on PDA. -- Laura Kerbey MBPsS. BSc (Hons), PGCE, PGCE (Autism), NPQH Founder - PAST - Positive Assessments Education Support and Training (c)
Kathy Hoopmann has captured the enigma that is PDA in this delightful book! I only wish it was around years ago to help us navigate our parenting journey. Neurodivergent and neurotypical families may recognise the at-times highly entertaining, and at-times rather hair-raising rollercoaster ride, of PDA life. Beautifully illustrated with photos from the animal kingdom All About PDA is a heartfelt, helpful and hopeful introduction to PDA. -- Heidi Brandis, PDA Parent, Former Occupational Therapist, Author WA Autism Parent Handbook and Founder PDA Perth WA Parent Community & Support Group
Kathy skilfully demystifies the PDA profile in this vibrant and engaging book; a delightful read for adults and children alike. -- Sally Canadine (she/her), Registered Counsellor and Director of PDA Talk. BScAPsyc(Hons), BEd(Prim), GDipCouns.
At last, we have a simple and insightful guide to PDA that uses humour and captivating photographs. Parents and professionals will avidly read every page to discover and explore the world as experienced by someone who has a PDA profile. -- Professor Tony Attwood Clinical Psychologist MSc, PhD(Psych), AFBPsS, MAPS, FCCP
This delightful book provides insight into how demands may feel for PDAers. Simultaneously, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of this complex profile while being equipped with helpful ways to offer support. -- Dr Theresa Kidd (she/her), Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Director, B.Psych(Hons.), PhD (Clinical Psychology), MACPA, FAPS (CCLIN), MAACBT, MAADPA, MAusPATH, MWPATH
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★★★★★ 5
delightful read
Format: Kindle
What a delightful read. The characters are awesome, the plot was so good, I loved it. I was intrigued and it kept me wanting more. Told in multiple pov, the book sucks you in and doesn’t let go. I cannot wait to read the next book.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
★★★★★ 4
not bad
Format: Kindle
I loved the plot of this book. The characters just didn’t have a lot of depth. The connections and “love” just weren’t communicated very well in the writing. The author didn’t write the sweet psycho trope very well at all either. Lachlan was just a mess of a character.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023
★★★★★ 5
A Beta Worth Rooting For
Format: Kindle
In Spare, Violet Fox flips the omegaverse on its head, giving us a Beta heroine determined to make her mark. Joining the Beta Trials to support her sick father, she's thrown into a pack that doesn't want her, especially the possessive Alphas.
But here's the twist: their sweet Omega turns out to be her scent match. Cue the angst, forbidden tension, and a slow-burn romance that will make your heart ache in the best way.
Violet Fox delivers an emotional, refreshing take on the genre, proving Betas aren't "spares." They're stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Beta, Alpha, Omega oh my!
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Omegas are precious and given to Alphas & their packs... but the Betas want in too. To this end, the Beta government is rolling out its trial of assigning a Beta to each Alpha-Omega pack. But forcing a Beta into a pack where they are not wanted will not end well... Of course, no one expected the Omega to fall for the assigned Beta. Great read and cliffhanger
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
★★★★★ 3
A familiar story, just with…..less.
Format: Kindle
So, as other reviewers make clear, this is very similar to Pack Darling and The Beta. It’s much closer aligned with The Beta, in plot and maybe more like Pack Darling with characters.
That being said, I don’t hate this…..but it wasn’t great either. It’s both books mentioned but just….less. Less angst, less emotion, less feeling. The plot feels very half fleshed out, and the “bad guy” feels underwhelming. I didn’t really feel any real emotions from and of the male leads, except maybe Oliver. The others fell sorta flat for me. And Mika makes herself out to be this big bad ass straight outta training and then we never see it from here again with the one fitting room incident as the exception.
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The whole, “Oh, I’m actually probably an Omega, but I don’t wanna be but I do actually wanna be but no one can ever know my secret that I do nothing to hide “ thing fell so flat. She never commutes to believing she was secretly an omega, but also mentions her “secret” a lot. It just felt so manufactured.
I’m intrigued enough to read part 2 and see how the author closes everything out, but this is not one I’ll recommend or ever come back to.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024