Rabbi Shoshana's Blog

Transitions! Transitions! Supporting PDAers through transitions

How can we support PDA people through transitions? How can we best think about this challenge?

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a controversial diagnosis with racialized diagnostic criteria.

Feb 217 min read

The story behind The PDA Safe Circle™ Community Guidelines. Check out our Guidelines!

Feb 57 min read

Written by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman, PDA Coach Kory Andreas, LCSW-C Jenna Goldstein, Psychologist Who wrote this list? We are a PDA...

Jan 2815 min read

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman How can we drop demands & offer autonomy, control, and social equality in a medical setting? How can we...

Nov 23, 20245 min read

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman #1: Grandiosity is a thing and I can let it go. Before I knew I was Autistic, I felt personally...

Nov 18, 20244 min read

Last year in early September as the New England air cooled and yellow leaves started fluttering down, I felt deeply sad. My PDA son had...

Oct 21, 20247 min read

My sermons draw from Jewish sacred texts, as well as science and mindfulness. They always have a universally applicable message. This...

Oct 8, 202412 min read

Is therapy helpful for PDA kids and teens? This post answers the question through an approach called The PDA Safe Circle.

Oct 8, 20245 min read

6 Things I Wish I Knew When My PDA Autistic son Started Preschool

Aug 20, 20244 min read

‼️ I am not a doctor & this is not medical advice. ALWAYS talk to YOUR doctor before stopping or starting any medication. I am speaking...

Jul 25, 202411 min read

The PDA threat response may not be so disabling in other cultures.

Jul 20, 20246 min read

What are common strengths of Autistic PDAers, and how does cultural context help us answer this question?

Jul 14, 20244 min read

Learn how high status social roles can help PDA Autistics participate in social activities.

Jun 30, 20245 min read

6 steps parents can take to support PDA children with separation anxiety

Jun 19, 20244 min read