Rabbi Shoshana's Blog

Nov 18, 20244 min read

4 Lessons from PDA Autism that help me stay grounded in these divided times

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...

Aug 20, 20244 min read

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

Jul 20, 20246 min read

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

Jul 14, 20244 min read

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

Jun 30, 20245 min read

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

Jun 19, 20244 min read

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

May 18, 20249 min read

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

May 3, 20245 min read

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

Feb 28, 20244 min read

by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman To understand why school is difficult or impossible for so many PDA children & teens, we need to know...