Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community.
Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone.
Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org.
Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Director of International Partnerships has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, India, and Peru.
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Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community.
Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone.
Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org.
Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Director of International Partnerships has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, India, and Peru.
Blaming Mothers for Autism is Wrong, with Lisa Candera
Autism Knows No Borders
31 minutes
3 weeks ago
Blaming Mothers for Autism is Wrong, with Lisa Candera
Discover what’s possible when you shift from blame to resilience.
Although many myths about the causes of autism have been thoroughly debunked, misinformation continues to take a toll on mothers. Whether you know from personal experience or through an autism mom in your life, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Lisa Candera.
Lisa Candera is a single mom, attorney, ADHD-er, autism-mom coach, and the host of The Autism Mom Podcast. She helps parents of autistic children regulate themselves first, so they can show up for their kids with compassion, clarity, and strength.
This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss:
Lisa’s journey of understanding and accepting her son’s autism and OCD diagnoses
What she envisions for her son’s future
The importance of shared experiences and support groups
Misinformation about autism, including recent unfounded claims that it can be caused by Tylenol
The debunked “refrigerator mom” theory
Working through blame and guilt after learning that your child is autistic
How parents can protect themselves from misinformation fatigue
Cultural expectations of motherhood
Unspoken pressures placed on autism moms
To learn more about Lisa Candera and her work, please visit: The Autism Mom Coach
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Autism Knows No Borders
Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community.
Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone.
Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org.
Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Director of International Partnerships has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, India, and Peru.
