Autism meltdowns can take over your home, your schedule, and your confidence as a parent. In this episode of The Autism Mom Coach Podcast, Lisa Candera shares the exact Before, During, and After process she developed through years of parenting her autistic son and coaching autism moms through meltdowns.

Most parents get stuck in the same cycle: trying to prevent every meltdown and then scrambling to shut one down as quickly as possible once it starts. The problem is that urgency often adds fuel to the fire. In this episode, Lisa explains how preparation, a clear plan, and post-meltdown reflection can completely change the way you handle autism meltdowns.

If you have ever felt exhausted, reactive, or like you are walking on eggshells waiting for the next meltdown, this episode gives you practical strategies you can use immediately.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔ Why meltdown preparation starts before behaviors begin

✔ How your own triggers affect your responses

✔ What to do during an autism meltdown to reduce escalation

✔ Why urgency and panic often make meltdowns worse

✔ How to recover after a meltdown without carrying guilt for days

✔ Lisa’s Before, During, and After meltdown framework

About Lisa Candera:

Lisa Candera is founder of The Autism Mom Coach, mother to an 18-year-old son with autism, and has coached over 100 autism moms. She teaches emotional regulation, practical meltdown support strategies, and tools that help parents stay steady during some of autism parenting’s hardest moments.