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Season 3 Episode 5: Unmasking neurodivergence with Duncan Casburn (PDA Dad UK)

For this episode, Izzy is joined by Duncan Casburn, aka PDA Dad UK, to discuss masking in the classroom and how to encourage students to unmask. 
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For this episode, Izzy is joined by Duncan Casburn, aka PDA Dad UK, to discuss unmasking neurodivergence in the classroom. 

Many neurodivergent people mask as a way to disguise parts of themselves to better fit in with those around them. This episode looks at: 

  • The effects of masking
  • How to encourage neurodivergent students to unmask
  • Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

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About Duncan Casburn
Duncan, also known as PDA dad UK, is a YouTuber and SEND advocate. With almost 10,000 subscribers to his YouTube Channel, Duncan is creating space to help people understand autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and the broader spectrum of neurodiversity.

We hope you enjoy this episode! Please do share your thoughts in the comments as well as any other useful resources below!

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YouTuber/Neurodiversity Advocate, Devon Carers/DIAS/PDA Society

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Content Team, SEND Network

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PDA Dad UK

YouTuber/Neurodiversity Advocate, Devon Carers/DIAS/PDA Society

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Izzy Felton (She/Her)

Communities Editor, Mark Allen Group

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PDA Dad UK
9 months ago

Absolutely loved being a part of this. Thank you so much 🙂 

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Caroline Winchcombe
9 months ago

Really interesting! Thank you for sharing your knowldge and experience. 

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PDA Dad UK
9 months ago

Thanks so much 🙂. So glad it's been helpful 

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