The Brainy Moms
The Brainy Moms
Dr. Amy Moore
What If Autism Isn’t Always Lifelong? A Scientist-Mom Shares Evidence and Hope | Dr. Theresa Lyons
55 minutes Posted Feb 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
Fact-Based, Not Opinion-Based
Diverse Causes And Individual Paths
Parent Guilt, Bias, And Taking Action
Non-Persistent Autism And Outcomes
What To Do First: Health Baselines
Gut Issues, Constipation, And Behavior
Vaccines, Risk, And Individualization
FRAT Test And Folate Pathways
0:00
55:02
Download MP3
Show notes
What if the story you’ve heard about autism is incomplete—and changing? On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy dive into the science with Dr. Teresa Lyons, an Ivy League-trained researcher and autism parent who translates complex studies into clear, practical steps. Our conversation challenges the “lifelong and fixed” narrative about autism, explores why some children no longer meet diagnostic criteria over time, and shows how a health-first approach might unlock progre...