This episode continues my conversation with therapist and autism mom Janeen Herskovitz on mental health in teens and young adults with autism.
We explore what shes seeing in her practice, the emotional challenges facing autistic teens and young adults, and how parents can show up with awareness and steadiness during these seasons of growth and struggle.
Before we begin, I want to recognize something important: This conversation focuses on verbal teens and young adults. If your child is minimally verbal or nonverbal, your experience may look differentbut its just as valid. If youd like to share your perspective, you can always reach me at lisa@theautismmomcoach.com.
In This Episode, Youll Learn:
- How mental health challenges commonly show up in teens and young adults with autism.
- The signs of emotional exhaustion and what parents can look for early.
- How to build open, nonjudgmental conversations around capacity, burnout, and boundaries.
- What recovery as productivity means for both parents and kids.
Lisas Takeaway
Watching your childs mental health shift can feel disorienting and scary. What Ive learned is the rest is work and it is the most productive thing we can do to stay grounded and supportive. That goes triple for our children with autism.So the next time you feel that urge to push, chill out. Step back. Recovery takes energyand sometimes doing “nothing” is the most productive thing they can do.
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Work with Lisa
If your teen or young adult is struggling with anxiety, masking, or emotional overwhelmand youre unsure how to help without burning outsupport is available.
I work 1:1 with autism moms to build calm, clarity, and confidence in the hardest moments.
Schedule a private consultation at talkwiththeautismmomcoach.as.me
