Wisdom of Women - The Autism Mom Coach Lisa Candera: Talks Meltdowns, Growth, and Self-care

Lisa Candera, also known as the 'autism mom coach.' As a mother to a child with autism and a practicing attorney, Lisa brims with wisdom and practical insights to share. In this candid conversation, we delve into Lisa's coaching program that targets stress, anxiety, and burnout for autism moms. She offers specific insights on handling meltdowns in children with autism, which will also be the focus of her upcoming webinar. Lisa shares personal experiences about being a special needs parent, including her journey of overcoming delayed grief and the emphasis on parents prioritizing their own well-being. She discusses the importance of having an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan for children with autism, and the particular challenges faced by girls with autism. Lisa's insights are deeply informative and authentic due to her lived experience as a solo mom raising an autistic child. Guest Bio: Lisa Candera (aka The Autism Mom Coach) is a solo mother of a teenage son with severe Autism and OCD, practicing attorney and certified life and grief coach. Over the past four years, Lisa has navigated a series of intense challenges while parenting her child through periods of severe aggression and hospitalizations. These experiences led Lisa to seek out her own support and resources, ultimately inspiring her to pursue advanced certifications in life and grief coaching. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by autism parents, Lisa created a coaching program specifically designed to provide the guidance and support she wished she had during her own difficult times. Through her coaching program and weekly podcast, Lisa shares her hard-won wisdom and practical strategies, all through the lens of someone who truly understands the struggles of autism parenting. Her insights and tools have already helped countless families navigate the complexities of raising a child with autism. Lisa also serves as a columnist for Autism Services and Resources Connecticut’s monthly newsletter and a board member of Sun, Moon and the Stars, Inc., a Connecticut-based non-profit for Autism families. On July 22, 2024, Lisa will be hosting a free webinar: How to Keep Your Cool During a Meltdown, where she will share her 3-step process for staying calm when your child is dysregulated.   Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6717205399815/WN_2DWzkVCWRgqazwgNLf53NA Connect with our Guest Here: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/LisaCandera  Podcast: The Autism Mom Coach    Website: www.theautismmomcoach.com  Instagram: @theautismmomcoach Host - Sherri Hilton's Bio Sherri Hilton is certain that strong moms create stronger daughters. She believes that sharing the wisdom and strength of women will result in stronger generations to come. She’s a sales dynamo, influential networker, podcaster, author, coach and single mom of two amazing girls. With her podcast, Wisdom of Women and her book, Strong Mom Stronger Daughters, Sherri brings meaningful conversations and knowledge to light that will benefit all women, young and old. Sherri firmly believes in the power of women who challenge the status quo conquering mountains wearing flip-flops or those fabulous high heels! Find Sherri Here: www.strongmomstrongerdaughters.com IG - @strongmomstrongerdaughters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast-⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom of Women⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠