March 15, 2026

Navigating AWEtism: Guidance & Real World Support for Parents with Dr. Theresa Lyons | Ep. 253

Navigating AWEtism: Guidance & Real World Support for Parents with Dr. Theresa Lyons | Ep. 253
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In this episode, Candice sits down with Dr. Theresa Lyons, an international autism educator, Ivy League scientist, and autism parent. With a PhD from Yale and a deeply personal mission inspired by her daughter’s diagnosis, Dr. Lyons founded Navigating AWEtism, a platform designed to help families understand autism science and take clear, actionable steps toward improving their child’s health and development. Her work has supported parents in more than twenty countries by translating complex research into practical strategies that families can use in everyday life.

 

In this episode, they discuss:

  • What autism spectrum disorder really means and why every child’s experience is different
  • Early signs of autism and when parents should seek evaluation from a specialist
  • How underlying health issues like vitamin deficiencies, gut health, and immune factors may affect autism symptoms
  • Why sleep challenges and nutrition can play a major role in a child’s development
  • How parents can advocate for their child when navigating doctors and specialists
  • The Navigating AWEtism Matrix and how families can take manageable steps toward progress
  • The mindset shift from fear to possibility that inspired Dr. Lyons’ concept of AWEtism

 

Autism can feel overwhelming, but with the right knowledge, support, and perspective, families can discover new paths forward and open the door to hope, healing, and possibility!

 

About Dr. Theresa:

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 22 countries, bringing evidence-based strategies that change lives. Dr Lyons shares 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/@NavigatingAWEtism
https://www.instagram.com/navigating_awetism/
https://www.facebook.com/NavigatingAWEtism
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresamlyonsphd/
https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingawetism

https://navigatingawetism.com/
https://awetism.net/

 

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