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PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance/Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) can profoundly impact daily life for Autistic adults, yet it’s often misunderstood. In this session, Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman—Autistic PDA adult and creator of the PDA Safe Circle®—shares her lived experience and introduces a strengths-based, neurodivergent-affirming, and nervous system informed framework for reducing distress and increasing thriving in this highly vulnerable population.
Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman is a PDA Autistic woman and creator of The PDA Safe Circle®, a transformative online community for PDAers of all ages to thrive within the constraints of their vulnerable nervous systems. After a previous career in Jewish congregational leadership and climate activism, she is now a sought-after coach and trainer for PDA adults, parents, and allied clinicians. Her writing has been published in many venues, including The New York Times and Psychotherapy Networker magazine. She is the author of two children's books. More at rabbishoshana.com and PDASafeCircle.com
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Rabbi Shoshana Friedman is the creator of The PDS Safe Circle, LLC. She is the High Holiday Prayer Leader at the Temple Beth El and receives royalties as a published author. Rabbi Shoshana Friedman receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Rabbi Shoshana Friedman has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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PDA in Autistic Adults: Lived Experience
The PDA Safe Circle® Approach
Key take-aways for clinicians
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