Autism in Toddlers: Early Signs and Effective Interventions S2E31 Episode 66 4/1/26

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Teresa Lyons, PhD, a parent of a child with autism and founder of the Navigating Autism Platform, to discuss what steps parents can take after an autism diagnosis. Dr. Lyons shares her personal journey noticing early red flags, the emotional impact of the official diagnosis, and how she transformed her scientific background into practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting her child. Listeners will learn how to prioritize interventions, focus on communication, work effectively with healthcare providers and therapists, and access resources like early intervention programs and coaching to help their families thrive.

Resources:

Navigating Awetism https://awetism.net/

Autism healthychildren resource:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Autism/Pages/default.aspx

How Pediatricians Screen for Autism:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Autism/Pages/How-Doctors-Screen-for-Autism.aspx

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Special Guest - Dr Theresa Lyons PhD of Navigating Awetisms

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00:00 Introduction to Theresa Lyons

00:48 A Parent’s Perspective From PhD to Autism Advocate

01:21 Recognizing Early Red Flags

04:17 The Emotional Weight of a Diagnosis

07:07 Navigating the Autism Platform

09:30 The First Steps After Diagnosis

13:27 Communication and Understanding Behavior

16:51 Medical Screening and Public Resources