Autism, ABA Therapy, and Self Care: Francesca's Story

Francesca Andrade lives in CA and is currently studying to be a marriage and family therapist. She also has many years of experience in working as an Applied Behavior Analysis technician as well as being the mom to a son with Autism. In this episode, Francesca shares her story of discovering her son is autistic, the therapies they've utilized plus how she practices self care with all that she has going on. Need continuing education contact hours? If so, then be sure to check out my Podcourses. Currently there are 12 to choose from and there are a variety of topics - learn more about eating disorders, addiction treatment, lyme disease and mental health, how to be an adoption resource, plus more!  Plus, I'm giving you your first one for FREE! This free offer will be going away in 2023 so head to my site and sign up for a free podcourse before it's too late. I'll email you a code you can enter at checkout to get your first podcourse at no charge.  Listen anytime, anywhere and when you're ready, purchase the course, take the self study quiz, pass it, and download your certificate of completion. It's simple yet if you have any questions, please get in touch. Mustard Consulting LLC is a NBCC approved provider.  Find a therapist options: Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp online therapy. Learn more. (affiliate link): https://betterhelp.com/lisamustard Learn about Hopscotch: https://www.joinhopscotch.com/ Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Mental Health Resources and Support:  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988 Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA Need social media content but don't have the time to create? Let me handle your content creation while you support your clients and build your practice! I'm offering editable social media templates that will save you hours and hours of time! Check out my store here: https://honeymustardmedia.etsy.com