Kerissa Lyman

I have an amazing husband (Rick) who supports and encourages me non-stop. We are an amazing team!

We have two kids. Our 14 year old daughter is our PDAer (Pathological Demand Avoidance autism profile). We have a 13 year old son who is also autistic.

Beans (AKA Sir Bernard) is my cat and the baby of the family.

I find strength and guidance through my faith in Jesus. My strong faith and reliance on Jesus runs deep within me and makes me who I am. 

In 2021 at the age of 35 I was diagnosed autistic, OCD and dyslexic. In my quest to better understand my children I never imagined that it would lead me to a deeper understanding of myself. It is through them, I found that I am autistic. This realization has helped me have more compassion for myself and a deeper understanding of who I am. I have found so much freedom and joy in living life true to my unique self.

You can read my story of discovering and being diagnosed autistic here!

I am passionate about providing my family a life that encourages us all to be the spectacular unique people that we are. I want my family to live peacefully AND authentic to our autistic identity.

I hope to provide hope, encouragement & support to those looking to deepen their understanding of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance autism profile) and the autistic experience. 

I do this through 1:1 coaching sessions and through JourneysWithPDA.com as a team member and co-owner.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       I am learning to leave behind everything I considered normal and traditional. I am setting out on my own path based on my family's needs as individuals.

This is us LIVING LYMAN. 

With hope & love,

Kerissa

Trainings and Courses I have completed: 

Level 2 PDA Training: Supporting children, teenagers and young adults with PDA provided by Can Do Courses, Disability Learning PAST. Certification through Open College Network- London

Advanced Training Workshop for Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model

The Nurture Programme by Jodie Isitt:

Nurturing Autism 

PDA Nurture Programme

Nurturing Anxiety

UDEMY

Certification in Counseling