Autism Parenting Secrets

Welcome to Episode 304 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we’re going deeper into something that shapes nearly every decision you make for your child - how you interpret science. There’s more information than ever before, with studies, headlines, and expert opinions everywhere, yet many parents still feel confused or stuck. Why? Because even credible research can miss the real signal, and wit...

Welcome to Episode 303 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Today we’re diving into an important and timely topic… aluminum exposure. My guest is Dr. Brian Hooker, a friend of the show and Chief Scientific Officer at Children’s Health Defense . He’s spent decades researching environmental factors that impact neurodevelopment and helping translate complex science into practical insight for parents. Aluminu...

Welcome to Episode 302 of Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, we’re exploring a tool that many parents have heard about, but few fully understand - laser-based photobiomodulation. Today, I’m joined again by Alex Zaharakis, a medical physicist and researcher who has spent years studying the microbiome and is now focused on how specific wavelengths of light influence cellular function. This c...

Welcome to Episode 301 of Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, we're diving into something that gives parents more control, more confidence and more capability to actually help their child. Today, I'm joined by Dr Michelle Perro, a seasoned clinician with over 45 years of experience in pediatrics and integrative medicine, and she's been on the show before, but she's been on the front line se...

Welcome to Episode 300 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Artificial intelligence is changing how parents access information. Answers are faster. Options are clearer. But the risk is real. It’s easy to start relying on a tool instead of trusting your own judgment. In this episode, Patty Lemer and I explore how to use AI as a powerful support system without giving up your role as the decision maker. We a...

Welcome to Episode 299 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week we're talking about PANS and PANDAS.  These are conditions that can appear suddenly, create intense symptoms, and leave parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what's really going on.  And to help bring some clarity, I'm joined this week by Erin Page.  She's a homeopath, educator, and host of the Remedy Revolution podcast.  Her journ...

Welcome to Episode 298 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If your child has tried supplements that were supposed to help the brain but didn’t move the needle, this episode may explain why.  This week, I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, known to many as Dr. Theo.  He is a physician-scientist with five advanced degrees and decades of pioneering research.  Long before neuroinflammation...

Welcome to Episode 297 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Leah Wilson is an attorney, a mother, a foster parent, and the co-founder of Stand for Health Freedom. She has been on the front lines advocating for informed consent, parental rights, and health freedom, and she has lived this work personally through her own family and foster care experience. Leah is the co-author of Reclaim Vitality , a book t...

Welcome to Episode 296 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Today I’m joined once again by Zen Honeycutt, founder of Moms Across America.  Zen has been on the podcast multiple times over the years, and every conversation has helped parents think more clearly, ask better questions, and step more fully into their role as advocates for their children.  Since we last spoke, Zen has been deeply involved in fe...

Welcome to Episode 295 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, we shine a light on one of the most misunderstood and often controversial therapies in the autism world: medical cannabis. My guest is Dr. David Berger, known to many simply as Dr. David. He’s a board-certified pediatrician with over 25 years of clinical experience. He’s the founder of Wholistic Pediatrics & Family Care in Tampa, Flor...

Welcome to Episode 294 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week’s episode is about one of the most overlooked but absolutely critical truths for parents. The reality is this: no two children are exactly alike.  And when it comes to helping your child thrive, the key lies in understanding and honoring their unique differences. Joining me is Dr. Erica Peirson, a Naturopathic Physician who has spent t...

Parents Need ACCESS to the Right Doctors Welcome to Episode 293 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you’re raising a child with complex medical or neurological challenges, you’ve likely discovered that not all doctors are equipped to help - especially when symptoms don’t fit neatly into one diagnosis. This week, we talk about why that gap exists and what’s starting to change. My guest, Honey Rinicell...

Welcome to Episode 292 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you’re raising a child with complex challenges, you’ve probably tried supplements, therapies, and protocols—sometimes with limited or inconsistent results. This week, we explore a very different approach: sound frequency. My guest, Linda Bamber-Olsen, is the founder of WAVwatch, a wearable sound-frequency device designed to gently support the...

Welcome to Episode 291 of Autism Parenting Secrets . You already know the critical role the gut plays in your child’s overall well-being.  But this week, we’re going to take it to a deeper level—into the science, the data, and the real-world results of microbiome balancing. My guest, Alex Zaharakis, is a radiation oncology physicist turned microbiome researcher who’s developed a groundbreaking, da...

Self-Care Is PRIMARY Care Welcome to Episode 290 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you’ve been listening for a while, you already know this truth: how you show up as a parent has a huge impact on your child’s progress. This week, we go deeper—because when your child struggles, it’s easy to focus on fixing what’s outside of you.  But the real key often starts within, with your own calm and self-care...

Welcome to Episode 289 of Autism Parenting Secrets. In this conversation, Len sits down with Dr. Anju Usman Singh, Medical Director of True Health Medical Center and a leading faculty member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS). Dr. Singh shares why autism, ADHD, and related challenges are best understood as neuroimmune inflammatory conditions — and how toxins, allergens, and p...

Welcome to Episode 288 of Autism Parenting Secrets. In this solo episode, Len challenges the idea that progress comes from doing more. Instead, he explains why focus — not effort — is the true bottleneck for most parents raising a child with challenges. Len breaks focus into four critical areas: how closely you observe your child in the present moment, how clearly you understand the past and key s...

Welcome to Episode 287 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This episode was recorded during the holiday season — a time when beauty and connection often exist right alongside pressure, exhaustion, and emotional overload. In this solo reflection, Len invites parents to consider peace not as a feeling or a personality trait, but as a deliberate objective.  He shares why peace is something parents generate...

Welcome to Episode 286 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked factors affecting your child’s ability to regulate: the home environment . Electrical fields, wireless radiation, dirty electricity, and even lighting can create invisible stress that overwhelms the nervous system — especially at night, when the body should be repairing and restoring. My gu...

Welcome to Episode 285 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most overlooked environmental stressors affecting our kids: wireless technology.  From Wi-Fi to Bluetooth to cell phones, these exposures are everywhere — and for sensitive children, they can make a significant difference. My guest is Cece Doucette, a leading advocate, educator, and speaker on wire...

Welcome to Episode 284 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you’ve been listening for a while, you know I talk a lot about personalized support — not as a slogan, but because it truly changes outcomes for parents. I used to believe I had to figure everything out alone. I thought muscling through was strength. But that approach made everything heavier, slower, and far more painful than it needed to be....

Welcome to Episode 283 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week’s guest is someone I admire deeply. Few people have shaped the autism world more than Patricia Lemer. She’s a counselor, diagnostician, longtime host of Autism Detectives , and the author of the essential books Outsmarting Autism and now Total Load Theory: Transforming Lives in Autism, ADHD, LD, SPD, and Mental Health. Patty helps pare...

Welcome to Episode 282 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Every parent wants transformation for their child. But it doesn’t come from guesswork. Real change happens when the right support is identified and applied with precision. That’s why I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Jerry Kartzinel. He last joined us in Episode 199, “Autism is Treatable.” Dr. Jerry is a trusted leader in functional medicine and p...

Welcome to Episode 281 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you're a parent who’s heard about Leucovorin, folinic acid, or calcium folinate—and you're confused—you’re not alone. There's a lot of conflicting information right now, especially in the wake of the Leucovorin case and increased media attention. This week’s guest returns to the podcast to help clarify what really matters. Nicole Rincon is a...

Welcome to Episode 280 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week’s episode is about something too many parents aren’t told clearly enough. The truth is that neurodevelopmental disabilities are not fixed or predetermined.  The trajectory can be shifted .  And parents play a much bigger role in that shift than they may realize. To help unpack this, I’m joined again by Dr. Lawrence Palevsky -  a New Yo...