How grandparents play a crucial role in supporting kids with autism with Theresa Lyons

Brad
17 hours ago
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Release date: January 26, 2026

Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that it is a defined by a variety of conditions that, themselves, may exist on continuums. This can make it difficult…and anxiety provoking…for parents of kids with autism spectrum disorder and their care teams to find the optimal combination of interventions. Thankfully, there are sources like, Theresa Lyons’s Navigating AWEtism websites, that critically review the latest research, unpack jargon, and debunk the myths and fad treatments. I respect Navigating AWEtism and Theresa’s approach, so when she told me that she believes that grandparents play an important and underutilized role in treating kids, I wanted to learn more. Additional information about Theresa and Navigating AWEtism is below.

Biography of Theresa Lyons

Meet Dr. Theresa Lyons — international autism educator, Ivy League scientist, and autism parent. She’s the founder and CEO of Navigating AWEtism, a groundbreaking platform that transforms the overwhelming complexity of autism science into clear, actionable steps for families. With a Ph.D. from Yale and a deeply personal mission, Dr. Lyons has worked with parents in over 21 countries, bringing evidence-based strategies that change lives. Today, she’ll share how her unique blend of rigorous science and real-world experience is giving parents what they’ve never had before: clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for progress.