Rabbi Shoshana's Blog

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

‼️ I am not a doctor & this is not medical advice. ALWAYS talk to YOUR doctor before stopping or starting any medication. I am speaking from personal experience, from my coaching practice, and from stories in The PDA Safe Circle® community. Up top, when I talk about medication and PDA / Autism, I am not talking about "treating" PDA or "treating" Autism. PDAers and Autistic people have strengths and vulnerabilities, like anyone. Our brains are PDA and Autistic. Meds can't and

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

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

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

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

How do I talk about mental health with my child or teen?

How unlimited screentime works in our home and how I recommend PDA parents approach screen usage for their kids.

By Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman Conventional parenting strategies do not work for PDAers. Without knowing about PDA, families like mine...