The Inside Light Podcast

4. ADHD, Autism and PDA – A late diagnosis and parenting journey


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In this episode, I share my personal journey of being late-diagnosed with AUDHD (Autism + ADHD) and how it has reshaped the way I see myself and my life. I talk openly about the relief, grief, and empowerment that comes with finally having language for an experience I’ve lived all along.

I also reflect on parenting my three children, all of whom are AUDHD and have PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profiles. From the daily challenges to the moments of deep connection, I explore what it means to parent neurodivergent children while also unmasking and learning about my own neurodivergence.

This conversation is about understanding, compassion, and real-life experience — the messy and beautiful reality of living and parenting in a neurodivergent family. My hope is that by sharing my story, other late-diagnosed women and parents walking a similar path will feel seen, validated, and less alone.

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The Inside Light PodcastBy Teri MacGilbert