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Autism. Science. Hope.

February 2, 2026

By Candace Dellacona

On this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona sits down with Dr. Theresa Lyons—a Yale-educated scientist and founder of Navigating AWEtism—to talk candidly about raising a child with autism while navigating the complex medical system. From decoding the autism diagnosis process to building the right healthcare team, Dr. Lyons shares practical guidance, research-backed insights, and a message of real hope for families doing it all. A must-listen for parents balancing special-needs parenting and elder care.

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For more information on Navigating AWEtism, visit their website at https://awetism.net/

Subscribe to Navigating AWEtism’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@navigatingawetism

Follow Navigating AWEtism on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_awetism/

Follow Dr. Lyons on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresamlyonsphd/

Purchase The Lyons Report 2020: https://www.amazon.com/Lyons-Report-2020-Functional-Medicine/dp/1734358203

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