I am honored to offer Mindful Moments at PDA North America’s Health & Wellness on Friday, September 25th, 2026 from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Central (CST) - it is a one-day virtual conference dedicated entirely to the lived reality of PDA HeaLth & Wellness. You can get tickets here.

Featuring:

• Patrick Casale, MA, LCMHC 

  • TOPIC: Navigating chronic illness and various comorbidities as an adult PDAer

• Laura Hellfeld, Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting

  • TOPIC: Running on Empty (sleep & nutrition)

• Stephanie Arias, OTR/L

  • TOPIC: Mapping sensory needs of a disabled nervous system

E, Mindfulness Facilitator, Mama to Nai & Founder of When Motherhood Looks Different, LLC

• Emelda “E” De Coteau, Certified Mindfulness Facilitator & Founder of When Motherhood Looks Different, inspired by her daughter, Nai

• Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC

  • TOPIC: Neurodivergent somatics in therapy 

• With other special guest appearances including Dr. Joy, the PDA Doc & other PDA parents/professionals

You’ll hear from voices that truly understand—from those with lived experience and those working on the front lines.