Blaming Mothers for Autism is Wrong, with Lisa Candera

06/11/2025 31 min Episodio 234
Blaming Mothers for Autism is Wrong, with Lisa Candera

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Episode Synopsis

Discover what’s possible when you shift from blame to resilience.
Although many myths about the causes of autism have been thoroughly debunked, misinformation continues to take a toll on mothers. Whether you know from personal experience or through an autism mom in your life, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Lisa Candera. 
Lisa Candera is a single mom, attorney, ADHD-er, autism-mom coach, and the host of The Autism Mom Podcast. She helps parents of autistic children regulate themselves first, so they can show up for their kids with compassion, clarity, and strength. 
This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss:

Lisa’s journey of understanding and accepting her son’s autism and OCD diagnoses
What she envisions for her son’s future
The importance of shared experiences and support groups
Misinformation about autism, including recent unfounded claims that it can be caused by Tylenol
The debunked “refrigerator mom” theory
Working through blame and guilt after learning that your child is autistic
How parents can protect themselves from misinformation fatigue
Cultural expectations of motherhood
Unspoken pressures placed on autism moms

To learn more about Lisa Candera and her work, please visit: The Autism Mom Coach
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