Talk To Me Sis Moms of Complex Support Needs Autism #5: Eileen Lamb/The Autism Cafe | Talk To Me Sis #27
Sep 4, 2025
Eileen Lamb, Senior Director of Social Media and Marketing at Autism Speaks and a mom of three, including two on the autism spectrum, shares her remarkable journey. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and marriage while advocating for autism awareness. Eileen highlights the importance of community support and self-care for caregivers. She also aspires to create books and documentaries to showcase the experiences of families with autism, emphasizing unity and collaboration within the autism community.
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Early Regression And Family Diagnoses
- Eileen describes Charlie's early regression at 22 months when he stopped speaking and began lining up cars relentlessly.
- She contrasts that with Jude's later, subtler diagnosis at five years old and her own level-one diagnosis in her mid-twenties.
Adult Diagnosis After Child's Reveal
- Eileen recounts seeking a diagnostic assessment in her mid-twenties after Charlie's diagnosis and learning she was level one.
- She says the evaluation explained lifelong struggles like routine dependence and social difficulty.
Environment Shapes Learning Success
- Eileen found online, self-paced learning and remote work suited her autism better than large in-person classes.
- She argues environment and format can drastically change educational success for autistic people.
