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?

Mar 255 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

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

Jun 1, 20246 min read

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

May 18, 20249 min read

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman What is PDA? PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance, or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. In the UK...

Apr 14, 20245 min read

My child and I are both Autistic and PDA. PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance, or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. Understanding of...

Apr 3, 20245 min read

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy, a little-known profile of...

Mar 14, 20246 min read

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman I’m getting questions from educators & parents about how to tell if a defiant child or student is ODD or...

Mar 6, 20246 min read

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman I am what is known in the PDA community as an internalized PDAer. In this post, I explain what that...

Feb 16, 20245 min read

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman These suggestions stem from my own experience as an Autistic person who has been in and out of limerence...

Feb 13, 20243 min read

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman What is Limerence? Limerence is one name for infatuation with another person. It is not a regular crush....

Feb 3, 20245 min read