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Teresa Lyons

Teresa Lyons

Yale-trained PhD scientist, autism parent, and founder & CEO of Navigating AWEtism, translating autism science into practical guidance for families.

Sep 22, 2026

The Balanced Parent Podcast

The Balanced Parent Podcast

264: How to Navigate Parental Stress, Trauma, and Burnout with Dr. Theresa Lyons

Sep 22 · 52m

Laura FroyanHOST
5:44
And I wonder if you can speak to that piece of it a little bit.
Teresa Lyons
Teresa LyonsGUEST
5:48
Sure.
Teresa Lyons
Teresa LyonsGUEST
5:48
So autism is, the diagnosis is so vast, right? So what autism looks like varies from one child to another.
Teresa Lyons
Teresa LyonsGUEST
5:58
You have one child maybe who can speak, but can't really have a good in-depth conversation back and forth and answer questions.
Teresa Lyons
Teresa LyonsGUEST
6:06
But they could dress themselves and feed themselves and cross the street.
Teresa Lyons
Teresa LyonsGUEST
6:09
Whereas on the other end of the spectrum, you have someone maybe who can't speak, can't cut their food.
Teresa Lyons
Teresa LyonsGUEST
6:15
Maybe they can feed themselves, but can't ever cook or do anything along those lines.

34 MINS LATER

Laura FroyanHOST
40:42
So how do we, what do we do is start peeling off the layers.

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