On Friday, September 25th, 2026 from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Central (CST), PDA North America will host a one-day virtual conference dedicated entirely to the lived reality of PDA HeaLth & Wellness.

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

• Emelda “E” De Coteau, Certified Mindfulness Coach & 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.