Lisa continues her conversation with therapist and autism mom Janeen Herskovitz about the mental-health landscape for teens and young adults with autism. They talk about anxiety, burnout, alexithymia, and how parents can balance support, boundaries, and rest—for their kids and themselves.

Key Takeaways

• Mental-health shifts often begin earlier than we expect.
• Feelings live in the body; naming them is regulation.
• “School refusal” is often emotional overload, not defiance.
• Recovery isn’t avoidance—it’s necessary work.

Lisa’s Takeaway

Watching your child’s mental health shift can feel disorienting and scary. I know what it’s like to live on alert, waiting for the next crash, trying to keep it all together. What I’ve learned—personally and through coaching—is that recovery isn’t a pause; it’s the work. Rest and regulation are how we rebuild. The same applies to our kids.

Links & Resources

Autism Blueprint Podcast

Work with Lisa

If your teen or young adult is struggling with anxiety, masking, or emotional overwhelm—and you’re unsure how to help without burning out—support is available. I work 1:1 with autism moms to build calm, clarity, and confidence in the hardest moments.

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