Autism Parenting Secrets

Welcome to Episode 54 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. Sometimes we tell ourselves stories that seem right. But in truth, they disempower us. They don't help. One of those stories is some variation of… “I've done it all, and nothing has worked” “There's nothing more that I can do to help my child” “I’ve tried everything” We hear this all the time from other parents and we told ourselves this story...

Welcome to Episode 53 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. This is the first episode of Autism Parenting Secrets that is NOT intended for a parent of a child with autism. If you’re our usual listener and you’re a parent - this is for someone close to you. Your spouse or partner Your parents or in-laws (you child’s grandparents) Your siblings, aunts, uncles... Your close friends We have a message for t...

Welcome to Episode 52 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  Parenting is beautiful but it can also feel maddening, confusing, and all-consuming.   Especially parenting a child with autism, it’s a very different experience.  And it can feel so draining at times.   In this episode, Cass and Len talk about the mother of all energy boosts . A practice you can do anytime and as often as you like.   It’s so...

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  In this episode, Len explores how intelligence is about much more than IQ. There are many, many more ‘intelligences’ that matter as much or even more than IQ. Emotional Intelligence and Heart Intelligence are two examples.   They matter.  Especially for parents of a child on the autism spectrum. The good news is that parents already have thes...

Welcome to Episode 50 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  In this episode, Cass and Len had a great conversation with Brian Bradley from The Egoscue Method. It’s an approach to wellness that assesses posture and creates personalized exercises that put the body back into balance. Brian’s been studying “true” biomechanics and human anatomy using The Egoscue Method for more than 25 years.  As the Postu...

Welcome to Episode 49 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, the one and only Kute Blackson joins us for a beautiful exploration of the power of surrender. Kute is a powerhouse! He’s an inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He‘s the author of the national bestselling book You. Are. The. One. and the just-released The Magic of Surrender. He’s widely considered the next gene...

Welcome to Episode 48 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week, Len talks about the trap of feeling like you’re sacrificing for your child. It was a trap he fell into and now he shares why it doesn’t help and how parents can avoid it. It’s common and understandable.   So many things that parents value disappear soon after their child’s diagnosis.  Leisure time, socializing with friends, hobbies...

Welcome to Episode 47 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week, Cass and Len explore the simple concept of: Ready. Aim. Fire.  It’s a universally accepted sequence that gets results.  But parents of a child often don’t follow this sequence. Often, parents start  taking action (Fire) before they’re prepared (Ready) and before they have clear targets (Aim). The sequence matters because there are...

Welcome to Episode 46 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.    In this episode, Len explores the concept of time .    Part of the autism overwhelm is the feeling that you don’t have enough time for all the things you need to do.   The challenges, demands and pressures are real.  And at times they can feel all-consuming .   But the truth is that if you get clear on what’s important, you actually do have...

Welcome to Episode 45 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.    This week, Cass and Len sat down with Dr. Lawrence Palevsky.  He cares deeply and has extensive experience supporting children with neurodevelopmental differences.     Dr. Palevsky is a NYS licensed pediatrician, who utilizes a holistic approach to children’s wellness.  He’s a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine...

Welcome to Episode 44 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  In this episode, Cass and Len address the importance of Self-Care.   You cannot show up as your best-self to help your child if you’re running on fumes .   Caring for yourself is essential .  If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for your child! There are so many ways a parent can care for themselves and none of them are selfish.   Diet and...

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  In this episode, Len explores one concept that was a huge game-changer in his life.   It’s so common to have inner thoughts that criticize.  But if that inner critic is always on it can take a huge toll over time.   Even though we think negative self-talk helps motivate us to get better.  The simple truth is that it doesn’t.  It actually dise...

Welcome to Episode 42 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.    In this episode, Cass and Len share a tool that helps parents “size-up” the people around them and their child.     Providing a supportive environment for a child with autism is incredibly important.  And just like environmental hazards like chemicals and poisons, people can (and often are) be toxic.   The good news is parents can control m...

Welcome to Episode 41 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len explain why creating of timeline of events makes a huge difference. With a small investment of time, any parent can experience a greater sense of control by having important health data in one place. So if you want to experience greater empowerment and a heightened sense of control on your journey with your child,...

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  In this episode, Cass and Len are joined by world-renowned expert and best-selling author, Dr. Christiane Northup to explore why you need to distance your child and yourself from toxic people. So if you want to stop doing things that hold you and your child back, create an environment that helps your child thrive, and trust and act on your in...

This week, Cass and Len dive deep on one key concept.  It’s a short episode but the message has a long-lasting impact.   After a child is diagnosed with ASD, gung-ho parents usually dive in and intervene. They start therapy, medication, supplementation, or special diets to try to help their child. There's nothing wrong with that... but the fast path to finding answers that are right for a child on...

This week, we are joined by J.B. Handley and J.B. shares his family’s Autism Miracle.   The secret he shares… Your Child Understands EVERYTHING.   J.B was afraid to hope. It was just too painful. His autism journey has been long and his son was 18 and a non-speaker.    But what seemed like a long shot and based on a friend’s dramatic change with their own son. J.B reached out to Elizabeth Vosselle...

We’re back with part two of our conversation with Dr. Zach Bush.   Dr. Bush shares so much wisdom and insights.  Please listen with an open heart (you may want to listen to this more than once).  The Secret this episode is … Autism Is a SUPERPOWER. Dr. Bush shares why the autism journey is so incredibly unique and how individuals with autism  are connected to a totally different knowledge field.  ...

This week’s episode will change the way you look at autism. Dr. Zach Bush is our guest and he explains why we NEED Autism to experience our humanity fully and how parents can reframe their mindsets to best support their child with autism.  The information Dr. Bush shares will empower you to look at your child and their journey differently.  We discuss the invaluable role Autism needs to play in ou...

Today, we’re exploring the concept that was true for us.  When parents judge what their child is doing as wrong they become the problem.  For only seeing the problems, you miss the solutions.   When a parent can shift their perspective, and realize they are part of the problem, they can see clearer solutions for their child.    When our son was first diagnosed with Autism, we went into hyper-fix-i...

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Karen Erickson, who specializes in chiropractic care and craniosacral therapy. She shares how these modalities can truly help children with a developmental delay like Autism.  We’ve seen chiropractic care provide miraculous value in our healing journey with our son and brought on Dr. Erickson to explain how it may do the same for your children, too. These healin...

I am so excited to welcome Andi Stowe onto the podcast. Our journeys parallel in so many ways, and I'm excited to share her story of faith, hope, and healing. Today, we're discussing how reducing excess Glutamate in a child's diet with Autism can help reduce symptoms, behaviors and restore balance.   Glutamate is an amino acid found in food and the most abundant neurotransmitter in the body. You m...

This week, we talked with Amy Lansky, who wrote the book "Impossible Cure". We discuss an overview of homeopathy and how it can help a child with Autism (and the parent as well). This episode we connected with Amy Lansky.  Amy Lansky is an author and her first book is “Impossible Cure”.  This book changed our life and was truly an important piece of our autism puzzle.  We discuss an overview of ho...

This episode we have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Maya Shetreat.  Dr. Maya is a neurologist and the author of the book The Dirt Cure. We discuss how focusing on the terrain within the body and exposing the body to the terrain of the earth (especially the soil) is incredibly important for healing and overall wellness.  We often forget the interconnectedness of our body with the ground beneath o...

Many parents of a child with Autism can feel hopeless. They feel that the deck is stacked against them. This episode we shed light on the fact that the universe IS actually supporting them - they just can't see it yet. We know how hard it can be when your child is diagnosed with Autism. It can feel like the wind was knocked out of you and that the dreams you have for your family have been taken aw...