Ep. 168 The Autism Meltdown Action Plan

The Autism Mom Coach

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:

• Meltdown Prep
• Action During
• Post-Meltdown Recovery

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.

🎁 Download the Free Meltdown Action 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/

⏱️ Timestamps for This Episode:

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

💡 What Parents Will Learn:

• Why trying to “fix” meltdowns often makes them worse
• The difference between reacting vs. responding
• What meltdowns signal about your child’s nervous system
• The single shift that helped Lisa stop dreading meltdowns and start preparing for them
• How Lisa helps clients create personalized meltdown action plans that actually work

This Episode Is For: Autism moms who want a clear, repeatable plan for handling autism meltdowns with more skill and compassion -- for their child and themselves.

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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