In this episode, Lisa sits down with Holly Blanc Moses, psychologist, educator, and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, for a candid conversation about late diagnosis, parent fear, shame, and the complicated reality of autism plus co-occurring conditions. They talk about what shifts when a child or adult finally has context, why parents keep searching for the list of what to do next, and what actually helps in the early stages after diagnosis.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Understand why late autism and ADHD diagnosis in girls and women is so often missed
- Recognize the emotional cost of keeping a child’s diagnosis vague or hidden
- Explore how autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and learning differences can overlap
- Identify why one-size-fits-all treatment guidance falls apart in real family life
- Consider a steadier way to respond after diagnosis instead of racing into action
- Strengthen your relationship with your child through context, repair, and understanding
- Find the value of support from providers and parent communities who truly get it
Lisa’s Takeaway:
What stood out to me in this conversation is how often parents are pushed into action before they have had a chance to process what is happening. Holly brings so much wisdom to the reality that support starts with understanding, relationship, and having the right people around you.
Links Mentioned:
The Autism Mom Coach:
Holly Blanc Moses
If this episode hit home, share it with another autism mom who is trying to make sense of diagnosis, therapies, and the constant pressure to get everything right.
