Autism Conversations and Guidance with Kassandra Alvarez

Send us Fan Mail🎙 In this episode of 60 Minutes with a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with the compassionate and powerful Kassandra Alvarez.Kassandra is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, autism parent coach, and the bestselling author of Guiding Light: Navigating Autism with Empathy and Expertise. In her book, she shares both professional insights and personal reflections to help parents better understand and support their autistic children.With deep roots in her Mexican heritage, Kassandra blends cultural awareness with science-based care to create real change in the lives of families. Her mission? To empower families with tools, understanding, and support, so they can better care for their loved ones and thrive together.Episode Highlights:Meet Kassandra Kassandra shares how her Mexican background shaped her values, worldview, and approach to care. She talks about how this cultural perspective deepens her connection with families and strengthens her advocacy work.The Path to Autism Support She opens up about her journey into the autism field, how she found her calling, what drives her work, and why supporting families became a lifelong mission.Understanding the Spectrum Kassandra answers common and complex questions about early signs of autism, the different levels of the spectrum, and how parents can better understand and communicate with their children.What No One Tells Parents She highlights the major gaps in support, especially the struggles parents face with insurance limitations and the lack of services for older children, and why advocacy is critical.Building a Village: Kassandra’s Program & Community We explore the program and safe space Kassandra created for parents, where education, emotional support, and practical guidance come together. She shares how families can reach out and get involved.Connect with Kassandra:Instagram: @promptpath Buy the book " Guiding Light" :https://www.amazon.com/Guiding-Light-Navigating-Empathy-Expertise-ebook/dp/B0DSQYKFXJ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2RNNT6OFPFZ3B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2zaMW6Sel1yUAuhbSwJboC0N_gcp_Rt4pCE_-X0vKPdjLgXPWeJG_h7pMYf7tkhNrkCNfgaGHhQMSbOaTWMRCoU-6bjqTEgFs5mTRq55iRW7w_A9eZk-66pBeSbFmG4fFiQgTDucl0mo9lxNjqEKytRhHVkzgpnJMkUw8kEWvHRXTdGdvWSpzdsLjhRG3o0hh7UsuVe90F1cyqMRhz5t2cMoJuW1pL_DbZJGiJ6w8Cw.5jQpiuL16nnfvQdvmsz-YbXtouaBvcvkENRWHF-KgvE&dib_tag=se&keywords=guiding+light+book&qid=1754065671&sprefix=guiding+light+book%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-5Connect with the show Don't forget to check out past episodes of 60 Minutes With A Woman, and follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more inspiring conversations.Support the show If you’re moved by these stories, share the podcast with someone who needs it. Help us grow this powerful community of women who lead, heal, and rise toSupport the show