Autism Parenting Secrets

Welcome to Episode 165 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode focuses on the benefits of natural movement from minimalist shoes. It’s useful for everyone, but kids on the spectrum seem to benefit even more. Our guest is Steven Sashen, Co-Founder and CEO of Xero Shoes . Steven shares the many ways minimalist footwear helps. It’s a huge opportunity to establish a stronger foundation where the b...

Welcome to Episode 164 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode makes the case for the daily habit of meditation. Our guest is Ariel Garten. the Co-Founder of Muse, a leading consumer neurotechnology and meditation company.  Ariel makes the case for developing a daily meditation practice. It’s easier than you think, and the emotional, cognitive, and physical benefits are huge. The positive impa...

Welcome to Episode 163 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode shares the surprising (yet ancient) way to boost nourishment and supercharge cellular energy.   ALGAE is the superfood of superfoods.   Our guest is Catharine Arnston, the Founder/CEO/Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits® - the first premium brand of algae tablets. Catharine has spent thirteen years researching the healing, longe...

Welcome to Episode 162 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode focuses on the epidemic of allergies in children.   Our guest this week is Heather Fraser, an advocate for holistic health & health choice and author of The Peanut Allergy Epidemic .  This discussion explores the many factors that gave rise to the sudden and increasing prevalence of allergies in children. Our journey to support our...

Welcome to Episode 161 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode focuses on the importance of the self-care of the parent.   It’s not fully appreciated and usually falls to the bottom of the priority list for parents who want to do everything they can for their child. NOT ok. There are many reasons for this, and this episode makes the case for why putting yourself last hurts everyone around you,...

Welcome to Episode 160 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This week we explore why chiropractic care can make a huge difference for your child.   Our guest is Dr. Nancy Tarlow, a neurologically-based Chiropractor who has been practicing since 1993.  The benefits of chiropractic care to address physical pain and discomfort are well known. But the impact on the brain is not widely understood or apprecia...

Welcome to Episode 159 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week, we focus on minerals, one of those essential building blocks of health.   Our guest is Jeff Thurston from Master Supplements and U.S. Enzymes. Perhaps the biggest mistake a parent can make is to think that the food their child is eating doesn’t matter.  That it won’t make a difference. The right nourishing food matters a lot. It profo...

Welcome to Episode 158 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This episode focuses on getting the most from the TEAM of people around you.  Our guest this week is Jan Stewart, she’s the mother of two children and a highly regarded mental health and neurodiversity advocate. She’s the author of Hold on Tight:  A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness . She shares our mission to inspire and emp...

The importance of your HABITS is the focus this week.   What do you do automatically, without fail each and every day?   Upgrading your daily habits yields big results over time.   And you’ll see the impact faster than you think. The secret this week is… HABITS Matter More You'll Discover: The Best Predictor Of The Future (3:02) Two Strategies That When Combined Accelerate Momentum (5:41) The 2-Mi...

In this short episode, we share the benefits of slowing down.   There is power in the PAUSE.   Tune in to better understand why creating more space can help you get to where you want to go faster.   Both you and your child will benefit when you slow down to speed up. The secret this week is… Hit The PAUSE Button You'll Discover: Why You Want To Create “Space” Throughout The Day (3:50) What To Do O...

Welcome to Episode 155 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This episode explores the many ways having a service dog can help your child.   Our guest is Taylor Dyer from 4 Paws for Ability , an organization that enriches the lives of people with disabilities by placing life-changing service dogs.   Welcoming a service dog to your family can have a profound impact by creating a safer, calmer, and more joy...

Welcome to Episode 154 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This episode goes deep on a powerful and counterintuitive concept: The Practice of JOINING. Our guest this week is Camila Titone, Senior Mentor & Trainer at the Option Institute where she teaches The Son-Rise Program® to parents, caregivers, and professionals. Your child on the autism spectrum is likely exhibiting behaviors that you are NOT want...

Welcome to Episode 153 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week we discuss the importance of the stories we tell ourselves.  Our BELIEFS. Bringing more awareness into this area will pay huge dividends for you and your child.  And few organizations are equipped to help parents like you do this important work. One of the most impactful organizations on our journey was the Option Institute Internation...

Welcome to Episode 152 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week, we welcome Larry Miller to the show. Larry has more than two decades of experience as a family physician and health coach.   This is a conversation of empowerment.   Despite the naysayers, the truth is there’s so much a parent can do to help their child - at any age.   The secret this week is …  It’s NEVER Too Late To Make Progress Yo...

Welcome to Episode 151 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  Dr. Jared Skowron returns to the show and we focus on the power of nature.  Dr. Jared has been working with children with Autism and ADHD for two decades. Pharmaceuticals have little to offer children and adults on the autism spectrum.  But mother nature offers MANY options.  We have known this for centuries but it’s a truth that is getting lost...

Welcome to Episode 150 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  Dr. Zach Bush returns to the show and it’s another expansive, thought-provoking conversation that uplifts and enlightens. Zach Bush, MD is a renowned, multi-disciplinary physician of internal medicine, endocrinology, hospice care and internationally recognized educator on the microbiome as it relates to human health, soil health, food systems, a...

Welcome to Episode 149 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This episode focuses on the potential dangers of Polyethene Glycol (PEG).   It’s everywhere and it’s the main ingredient in the most widespread over-the-counter treatment for constipation.   Off-label use of this drug is rampant and parents need to better understand their options for helping their child. The secret this week is …  Say NO To PEG...

Welcome to Episode 148 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  We are delighted to have Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen with us today and we’re talking genomics .   An exciting and promising area of opportunity to better support your child that you don’t want to overlook. And the first step is better understanding what’s now possible that wasn’t even a few years ago. Dr. Sharon is the Chief Medical Officer and co-...

Welcome to Episode 147 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week, we share thoughts on creating a more healthful physical environment for your child and entire family.  Creating a less toxic space where everyone can thrive doesn’t have to break the bank. But sometimes making changes isn’t enough.   The Secret This Week is… Sometimes You Need To MOVE You'll Discover: Why Total Load Theory Matters (4:...

Welcome to Episode 146 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  Our guest this week is Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel, a Clinical Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine and the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders .  She’s developed programs that improve communication in children with autism, including the development of first words, grammatical structures, pragmatics, and social...

Welcome to Episode 145 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Returning to the show is Peter Sullivan - founder and CEO of Clear Light Ventures, Inc.  For nearly two decades he’s been a change agent to improve environmental health.  And in addition to promoting awareness, he’s an environmental health funder who focuses on toxins and wireless safety.  We focus on how technology contributes to dysregulation a...

Welcome to Episode 144 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  Angelica Lemke is our guest this week and we’re focusing on Homeopathy, specifically Intuitive Homeopathy . Angelica is a Naturopathic Doctor and Homeopath who has worked with the complex pediatric population for the past 14 years.  She is the author of Healing Complex Children with Homeopathy , founder and lead instructor of the School of Intui...

This episode focuses on one of the most important decisions a parent makes: Deciding WHO is the right doctor/practitioner for YOUR child.   You increase your odds of finding the right person when you better understand all available options.   Our guest this week is Honey Rinicella, Executive Director of The Medical Academy for Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS). MAPS is an organization of medical prof...

Welcome to Episode 142 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  Want to know what’s behind your child’s tantrums and meltdowns?  Our guests this week have powerful insights to share!   Kate C. Wilde and Raun K. Kaufman are founders of the Autism Crisis Turnaround. They have been supporting parents like you for decades. No parent wants to see their child exhibit challenging behaviors. But they will occur and...

Welcome to Episode 141 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  Our guest this week is Dr. Elizabeth Mumper.  She’s a board-certified pediatrician with decades of service supporting children on the spectrum and their families. She is currently on the faculty of MAPS (Medical Academy for Pediatric Special Needs) and is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine where she developed the first advanced cl...