Autism Knows No Borders

Blaming Mothers for Autism is Wrong, with Lisa Candera


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Discover what’s possible when you shift from blame to resilience.

Although many myths about the causes of autism have been thoroughly debunked, misinformation continues to take a toll on mothers. Whether you know from personal experience or through an autism mom in your life, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Lisa Candera. 

Lisa Candera is a single mom, attorney, ADHD-er, autism-mom coach, and the host of The Autism Mom Podcast. She helps parents of autistic children regulate themselves first, so they can show up for their kids with compassion, clarity, and strength. 

This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss:

  • Lisa’s journey of understanding and accepting her son’s autism and OCD diagnoses
  • What she envisions for her son’s future
  • The importance of shared experiences and support groups
  • Misinformation about autism, including recent unfounded claims that it can be caused by Tylenol
  • The debunked “refrigerator mom” theory
  • Working through blame and guilt after learning that your child is autistic
  • How parents can protect themselves from misinformation fatigue
  • Cultural expectations of motherhood
  • Unspoken pressures placed on autism moms
  • To learn more about Lisa Candera and her work, please visit: The Autism Mom Coach

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