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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 1H 2M

One Mother's Quest to Help Autistic Kids Lose Their Diagnosis with Dr. Theresa Lyons

from Making It Awkward · host Jessica Wilson

Today Dr. Theresa Lyons, founder and CEO of Navigating AWEtism joins Making it Awkward. She reached out to Jessica sharing that as an Ivy League scientist and mom to a non-speaking autistic daughter, she's used her expertise to guide other parents of autistic children. Dr. Lyons introduces a study that says 37% of kids can go on to lose their autism diagnosis and Jessica has follow-up questions. Their conversation includes discussions about folinic acid, sleep, dysbiosis, diet, Tylenol and camel milk. There will be follow-up episodes to come!  Teresa has offered to return to the show to answer any listener questions so if you have any feel free to email the pod! Life's Best Medicine Podcast  FDA approves leucovorin Frat test Suing tylenol  Like this episode? You can rate, review, subscribe, follow, share and comment! Questions about the show? Guest pitches? Email [email protected] You can buy awkward merch! You can become a Patreon member! You can watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@MakingItAwkwardPod Follow Jessica Wilson on Instagram @jessicawilson.msrd and TikTok @byjessicawilson Jessica Wilson's book: It's Always Been Ours; Rewriting the Story of Black Women's Bodies

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