Raising a Daughter With Autism and PDA | A Mother’s Story

What is it like raising an autistic daughter with a PDA profile while also protecting and strengthening the sibling relationship?In this episode, happiness expert, author, and speaker Tia Gram shares her experience raising two neurodivergent daughters, including an older daughter who was diagnosed with autism and a PDA profile at seven and a half. Tia discusses why autism can present differently in girls, the years her family experienced dysregulation and stress, and how therapy, open communication, and a different approach to parenting helped their family heal.The conversation also explores the sibling side of autism. Tia shares how her daughters’ relationship changed during difficult years, why she intentionally works to strengthen their bond, and her hopes for their relationship as adults. She also discusses specialized education, school advocacy, finding the right resources, supporting independence, and learning to recognize a child’s individual strengths instead of focusing only on challenges.This episode is for parents, siblings, educators, and families navigating autism, PDA, neurodivergence, school support, and sibling relationships.Subscribe to My Sibling is Autistic for more real conversations about autism, sibling experiences, family relationships, advocacy, and building a more understanding and inclusive world.