Rabbi Shoshana's Blog

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

20 simple ways PDA kids & teens can safely feel in charge of their adult. Healthy equalizing helps PDA kids & teens feel safe.

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

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

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...

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman That's funny... you don't look PDA! My son & I are both Autistic with a PDA profile. PDA =Pervasive...

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman As parents we look to our pediatricians to be experts in child development. But actually, most general...

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