Be the Solid Object
Blog
I’m Lisa Candera, a single mom of a teen with Autism, and I’m on a mission to teach moms raising kids with Autism that they have more power than they think.
These posts are collections of my real life experiences, insights, and learnings all created to help you navigate the challenges, and rewards, of special needs parenting. From meltdowns to breakthroughs and more, please enjoy these. Contact me if you want to know more!
WTNH: “Connecticut’s only inpatient juvenile autism treatment facility expanding”
WTNH interview with Lisa Candera and her son Ben about his inpatient stays at the Hospital for Special Care’s inpatient autism center.
Autism Meltdown Tool #1: Slow It Down
When we are feeling triggered, it is important to know when and how to slow it down.
Drop Your Agenda
You can either fight what is happening with your autistic child, or call time out when it gets to the point of no return; let go of how things should be.
Netflix’s Atypical & How I Told My Son About His Autism Diagnosis
Once you are willing to accept what is happening to your autistic child, you can ask the most important question: Now what?
The Real Autism War
Am I doing enough? Am I doing the right things? Why me? These are inherently negative and keep us as victims. Instead, ask yourself these powerful questions.
