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In this episode of Mother’s Guide Through Autism, Brigitte Shipman sits down with Dr. Theresa Lyons, Yale-trained scientist and founder of Navigating AWEtism, to bring clarity, hope, and grounded science to the conversation.

Dr. Lyons explains what new research is revealing about the evolving definition of autism, how some children lose their autism diagnosis over time, and how parents can navigate the flood of information without confusion or fear.

Together, Brigitte and Dr. Lyons talk about:

✨ How autism science is changing so rapidly
✨ The importance of parents staying informed with accurate and current scientific information
✨ The emotional side of parenting—grief, hope, confusion, intuition
✨ Practical steps families can take to prioritize what truly matters for their child

If you’ve ever felt lost in the noise of autism information, this episode will bring relief, clarity, and direction.

You are not alone—there is a path forward.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
02:03 Guest Introduction
03:47 Dr. Teresa Lyons' Personal Journey
07:15 Understanding Autism and Its Evolving Definition
09:39 Navigating the Overwhelm of Autism Information
16:01 The Navigating Autism Matrix
21:07 Common Mistakes and First Steps for Parents
24:14 Balancing Life and Autism
24:26 Communicating Needs and Reducing Stress
25:08 Emotional Journey of Parenting
28:44 Understanding and Addressing Myths
33:17 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care
39:03 Finding Joy and Connection
41:56 Resources and Final Thoughts

🔗 Resources & Links

📘 Learn more about Dr. Lyons and the Navigating AWEtism Matrix:
https://awetism.net/

Learn more and join the Chill & Chat Membership:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/chillandchat

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/book

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Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com

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