Navigating AWEtism – A Parent’s Perspective Through a Scientific Lens

Though autism effects approximately 1 in 31 U.S. children today, there is still much to learn about the lifelong condition. Research can be difficult to navigate due to the high variability of the autism spectrum. There is no “one size fits all” approach to supporting those with autism, which can leave parents of autistic children feeling helpless. Where do you turn for resources when your child needs help? Dr. Rhea brings on scientist and autism parent, Dr. Theresa Lyons, to share her experience of navigating autism in her daughter and how she did her own research to find the best solutions for tackling everyday life with her family. Now working as an international autism educator, Dr. Lyons shares tips for other parents of autistic children to help them identify their biggest areas of concern and advises on how beneficial it is to treat the whole child rather than the symptoms only. This is part one of a 2-part series on parenting children with autism with Dr. Lyons.Dr. Theresa Lyons is an international autism educator, Ivy League scientist, and autism parent. She’s the founder and CEO of Navigating AWEtism, a groundbreaking platform that transforms the overwhelming complexity of autism science into clear, actionable steps for families. With a Ph.D. from Yale and a deeply personal mission, Dr. Lyons has worked with parents in over 21 countries, bringing evidence-based strategies that change lives. Today, she’ll share how her unique blend of rigorous science and real-world experience is giving parents what they’ve never had before: clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for progress.https://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingAWEtismhttps://www.instagram.com/navigating_awetism/https://www.facebook.com/NavigatingAWEtismhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/theresamlyonsphd/https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingawetismhttps://awetism.net/