Autism Parenting Secrets

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...

Welcome to Episode 140 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  When it comes to the journey to supporting your child, one big secret is there are angels among us.  Today we’re joined by one of them.   Someone who shares our mission of serving these children and adults, that includes those on the autism spectrum, non-speakers, and people who are simply underestimated.  To meet them where they are and help th...

Welcome to Episode 139 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  Today we’re going deep on the strategy of detoxification.    For many people, reducing toxic load can make a huge difference in how they feel and how well their body does what it is designed to do. If we’re stuck, toxic overload can absolutely be one reason why. With us today is Glenn Wilhelm, V.P. of Business Development with the IonCleanse by...

This week we have a short episode on a powerful concept. No one benefits from being confused, conflicted or drained.  But if you can strike this balance, great things will happen. The secret this week is… Be Committed, NOT Attached   You'll Discover: The Difference Between Knowledge and Wisdom (1:23) What is Shelf-Help (2:23) What It Means To Be Committed (9:36) What It Means To Be ATTACHED (11:33...

This week’s focus is on something that parents of a child with autism want most.  To move past the overwhelm, parents want a PLAN they feel good about.  And while that’s important, there’s something even more important that must come first. The secret this week is… You’ll Stay Stuck Without a STRATEGY   You'll Discover: What It Means To Have A PLAN (2:39) Why a STRATEGY Is More Important (4:08) Th...

This week we’re talking about the intervention of all interventions.   Before you can TRULY be the best parent you can be for your child, you need to work on YOURSELF. Blindspots and lousy habits will always keep you stuck. Working on yourself FIRST sets EVERYONE up for success. If you want to get equipped NOW to find answers for your child.   The secret this week is… Personalized Support = FASTER...

Welcome to Episode 135 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week, our guest is Shad Helmstetter, PhD. and we discuss a powerful yet simple way you can set yourself up for success.   He is the best-selling author of more than two dozen books in the field of personal growth including the classic “What to Say When You Talk To Yourself” and the more recent “The Power of Neuroplasticity”.   His books are...

Welcome to Episode 134 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  Sally Fallon Morell is our special guest this week and we’re talking about nourishing food.  Sally is the founding president of The Weston A. Price Foundation, a non-profit nutrition education foundation dedicated to returning nutrient-dense food to American tables. She’s also the editor of the Foundation’s quarterly journal that is distribu...

Welcome to Episode 133 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  Dr. Robert Melillo is our guest this week and we focus on a very different way of looking at autism spectrum disorder.   In 2006, Dr. Melillo created Brain Balance Achievement Centers which has approximately 150 centers and has helped tens of thousands of families.  He is a prolific author and brain researcher and Dr. has written 5 best-sell...

As you support your child on the autism spectrum, do you worry about making a mistake?  If so this episode is for you.   Fear of failure is common but it isn’t very useful.  Especially if it keeps you stuck, saps your energy, and clouds your thinking and decision-making.   Spending too much mental energy on past missteps or worrying about what might go wrong in the future doesn’t help you get bett...

This week’s a short episode on a big concept.   While there’s nothing wrong with wanting more for your child on the spectrum, your specific area of focus might be keeping you stuck.   Checking in on what’s MOST important now is a power move! The secret this week is… Go For CONNECTION First, Not Compliance   You'll Discover: The Shift That Relieved The Pressure (3:21) The Downside of Focusing on Co...

Welcome to Episode 130 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week we’re excited to welcome Zen Honeycutt back to the show.  Getting food right for your family is the overall topic. Zen is the Founder and Director of Moms Across America, a non-profit National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms.  She has three boys with allergies and autism symptoms which greatly improved when they went GMO-Free and org...