Autism Parenting Secrets

Welcome to Episode 279 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, I’m joined by Dr. Debby Hamilton, a pediatrician and functional medicine expert who specializes in supporting children with autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, and other complex chronic conditions. She’s the author of Preventing Autism and ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During, and After Pregnancy and currently serves as the Director o...

Welcome to Episode 278 of Autism Parenting Secrets . You already know the gut is important. But what you may not know is that toxic chemicals from harmful gut microbes can play a major role in many of the symptoms linked with autism. My guest is Dr. James B. Adams, Director of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University.  He’s published over 180 scientific papers, including...

Welcome to Episode 277 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Let’s face it—our kids are using tech.  Avoiding it completely just isn’t realistic.  But most devices weren’t designed with our biology in mind, and they create far more stress than we realize.  The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way.  This week, I’m joined by Tristan Scott, electrical engineer and Head of Hardware at Daylight Computer ....

Welcome to Episode 276 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Big news recently — Leucovorin was just approved as a treatment for autism. That’s encouraging, but parents need to know there’s another option that can be simpler and easier to use. It all comes down to folate metabolism — and why the right folinic support can unlock progress that otherwise gets delayed. To dive deeper, I invited back Dr. Jared...

Welcome to Episode 275 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, I’m joined by Emmy-nominated journalist Leland Vittert, host of On Balance on NewsNation. In his powerful new book Born Lucky , Leland shares his deeply personal story: a childhood marked by social challenges, relentless bullying, and an autism diagnosis at a time when the word itself was barely understood. At the heart of his story i...

Welcome to Episode 274 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week we’re talking about hope, progress, and the breakthroughs that can happen when you uncover and address what’s truly holding your child back.  My guest is Dr. Darin Ingels, a naturopathic physician, immunologist, and author who has helped countless families dealing with complex chronic illnesses.  He shares a remarkable case study of a...

Welcome to Episode 273 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week’s episode comes from the MAPS Fall Conference, where I sat down with Dr. Tom Moorcroft. Dr. Tom treats some of the sickest, most sensitive patients—but this conversation wasn’t about lab results or protocols. It was about presence, modeling, and the love that fuels real healing. The truth is simple but often overlooked: your child is a...

Welcome to Episode 272 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, we’re talking about a medicine almost every parent has used. For decades, doctors have recommended it for fevers, ear infections, even after vaccines. It’s long been considered safe. But compelling evidence shows it’s not nearly as safe as we’ve been told—especially for babies and young children under stress. My guest is Dr. William P...

Welcome to Episode 271 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Parents are often told that autism is fixed, with limited options beyond therapies to manage behaviors.  That definition is wrong. Autism is biomedical—and that opens up entirely new possibilities for parents. My guest this week is Dr. Christian Bogner, a physician, educator, and father whose son continues to make meaningful improvements.  His p...

Welcome to Episode 270 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Parents are often overwhelmed by the flood of tests available—genetic tests, stool tests, organic acids tests, and more.  Too often, the results create more confusion than clarity.  This week, we’re exploring a powerful new way to understand your child’s biology: metabolomics.  Unlike tests that only show potential risks or isolated snapshots, m...

Welcome to Episode 269 of Autism Parenting Secrets . My guest this week is Jodi Repko, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 20 years in medicine and a MAPS-trained provider.  Her journey into functional medicine began when her own son developed medically complex issues, igniting her passion to combine functional and traditional medicine. We dive into a related but lesser-known app...

Welcome to Episode 268 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This is part two of my conversation with Dr. Stephen Cowan.  If you’ve ever felt unsure, dismissed, or overwhelmed, this episode is for you.  We explore how easy it is for parents to unknowingly give away their power—to doctors, teachers, books, or even search engines. But your child needs you fully empowered.  Dr. Cowan offers deep, practical i...

Welcome to Episode 267 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you’re a parent navigating autism—or know someone who is—this episode is an empowering reset. Dr. Stephen Cowan returns to the show with timeless wisdom and fresh insight on what truly matters. A developmental pediatrician who blends Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Cowan shares how your presence profoundly shapes your child’s path—often in...

Welcome to Episode 266 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you’re navigating autism—or know someone just starting out—this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about possibility . What if autism risk could be identified not at 2 years old… but at 1 month old? Or even at birth? That’s no longer hypothetical. Thanks to a breakthrough diagnostic called ASD Insight , it’s now possible to detect biolog...

Welcome to Episode 265 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you want to help your child speak more clearly—or begin speaking at all—this episode is a must-listen. I’m joined once again by Dr. Robert Melillo, a world-renowned expert in brain health, especially childhood and adult neurological disorders. He’s the creator of the Melillo Method and supports families directly through his New York locations...

Welcome to Episode 264 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t being told the full truth… this episode is for you. I’m joined by Krista Petraco Bourne, a speech-language pathologist, mom, and fierce advocate who’s walked a difficult—but empowering—path with her son, Joey.  She shares the heart-wrenching story of Joey’s regression, misdiagnosis, and medical trauma—and how...

Welcome to Episode 263 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, I’m joined by Nicole Rincon. She’s a board-certified Physician Assistant and an all-in mom of 13-year-old triplets. Her unique vantage point—as both a medical professional and a parent on a healing mission—makes this conversation essential listening. Nicole’s journey wasn’t easy. One of her sons became completely non-verbal, and her d...

Welcome to Episode 262 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you're looking for a way to support your own healing—mentally, emotionally, and physically—this episode explores a powerful tool you may not have considered: cold plunge therapy. I’m joined by Dr. Thomas P. Seager, Associate Professor at Arizona State University and co-founder of Morozko Forge. With over 150 scientific publications and a rele...

Welcome to Episode 261 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Hello and welcome to Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we’re diving into something that most parents overlook — your home’s water.  Even if you’ve got a filter on your sink or fridge, your child is still bathing and brushing in water that could be full of contaminants.  And for sensitive or detox-challenged kids, that adds up fast. My guest is...

Welcome to Episode 260 of Autism Parenting Secrets. I’m thrilled to welcome back Dr. Brian Hooker.  If you caught Episode 182, you already know he brings a unique mix of scientific credibility and raw parenting experience.  Today, our focus isn’t research—it’s action.  This conversation is about tuning out the noise, trusting your gut, and taking bold steps right now to support your child’s healin...

Welcome to Episode 259 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week on Autism Parenting Secrets , we go beyond hope and into action.  I’m joined by Bishop Juan Carlos Mendez, a powerful voice of faith and advocacy who brings clarity and encouragement to parents raising a child on the spectrum.  We dive into the emotional and spiritual challenges many parents face—depression, guilt, disconnection—and how...

Welcome to Episode 258 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we spotlight a cutting-edge approach that parents are hearing more about—but may not fully understand. My guests are Dr. Nikesh Jasani, an oncologist, and Dr. Nimesh Patel, an internal medicine physician, both of whom stepped beyond conventional protocols to pursue something more powerful: Renewal Therapy . We explore how this FDA-comp...

Welcome to Episode 257 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we shine a light on a hidden truth—focusing solely on killing bugs like Lyme or Bartonella often backfires. True healing starts with rebuilding your child’s immune system and supporting the gut. My guest is Dr. Myriah Hinchey, a MAPS-trained, board-certified naturopathic physician. She explains why detox, testing, and immune support mu...

Welcome to Episode 256 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we’re spotlighting a natural immune booster that’s clean, powerful, and easy to use—MICRONIC Silver. My guest is Jeffrey Adam, a passionate father and founder who co-created this unique form of silver after years of research and personal trial.  Unlike traditional colloidal silver, MICRONIC Silver is micron-sized for deep cellular abso...

Welcome to Episode 255 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This week’s conversation spotlights a powerful intervention more parents are getting curious about—EBOO. Our guest is Dr. Phillip Yoo, an expert in regenerative medicine and a featured speaker at the Autism Health Summit. He unpacks why this therapy is gaining attention as a “blood oil change” that helps the body eliminate what it can’t detox o...