Back-to-School Strategy for Autism Parents (ep. 175)

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Back-to-school season can feel like standing on the edge of a stormwaiting for the first call from school, the first meltdown, the first sign that the routine isnt working.

In this episode, Lisa shares a grounded pep talk for autism moms preparing for the year ahead. Drawing from her own experience and her clients, she reframes the back-to-school jitters as information, not failure, and reminds you that rest and reflection are just as valuable as preparation.

In this episode, youll learn:

  • Why taking a break is sometimes the most productive thing you can do
  • How to view school struggles as data, not disaster
  • The difference between smooth sailing and masking
  • How to track whats working (and whats not) for better advocacy
  • The mantra every autism mom needs: Whatever happens, you can handle it

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Lisa Candera is a certified life coach and mother of a teenager with autism. After more than 18 years navigating the autism parenting journey, she founded The Autism Mom Coach to help mothers like her find steadiness, confidence, and joy in parenting. Lisa works with autism moms one-on-one and through her group coaching program.