The Meltdown Action Plan -- Download it Here: https://mailchi.mp/theautismmomcoach.com/map
Autism meltdowns are intense, overwhelming, and often misunderstood—not just for the child, but for the parent as well. In Episode 168 of The Autism Mom Coach Podcast, Lisa Candera shares a groundbreaking, trauma-informed tool designed specifically for autism moms who feel frozen, reactive, or helpless during their child’s dysregulation.
Introducing the Meltdown Action Plan—a step-by-step, easy-to-follow framework that gives parents the tools and structure they need to stay calm and take purposeful action during meltdowns.
Drawing on her personal experience as a solo parent to a teen with autism and her work with hundreds of coaching clients, Lisa explains how to shift from crisis-driven reactions to empowered parenting with her signature MAP Method:
This episode is a must-listen for every autism parent who’s ever thought:
“I don’t know what to do during a meltdown.”
“Why can't my autistic child just calm down?.”
“Why is this still happening?”
Lisa answers those questions—and more—while offering hope, clarity, and a plan.
Lisa’s new resource includes:
✅ The 3 phases of the MAP Method
✅ Fill-in-the-blank worksheets
✅ Real-life examples from autism moms
✅ Guided prompts to help you regulate yourself before, during, and after a meltdown
👉 Get it here: https://mailchi.mp/theautismmomcoach.com/map
📅 Ready for personal support? Book a free consultation with Lisa here:
https://talkwiththeautismmomcoach.as.me/
00:00 – Introduction to Episode 168
00:23 – Why Lisa Created the Meltdown Action Plan
01:35 – The Real Problem With Meltdowns (Hint: It’s Not Just the Behavior)
03:27 – What Is the MAP Method?
03:55 – Phase One: Meltdown Preparation
04:28 – Phase Two: Action During a Meltdown
05:07 – Phase Three: Post-Meltdown Recovery
06:01 – What’s Inside the Free Download
06:30 – Final Thoughts and Invitation to Work With Lisa
About Lisa Candera:
Lisa Candera is a solo mom to a teen with severe autism and significant aggression. She’s a certified life coach and the creator of The Autism Mom Coach, a coaching program designed to help autism moms regulate their emotions, reduce burnout, and become confident leaders in their homes. With a background in law and over 40 years of lived experience with autism, Lisa brings a unique blend of strategy, science, and soul to every episode.
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