Autism Parenting Secrets

Welcome to Episode 115 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This week we’re diving into the fear many parents have that they’re missing something . You want to be the best parent you can be.  And you’re already doing so much. If you are aware of what you don’t know, it’s easy to close the gap. But if you aren’t aware of what you don’t know, you have no chance.  You will remain stuck. The secret this wee...

Welcome to Episode 114 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  Sleep is the topic this week.  If you or your child has sleep issues, you know firsthand the impact it has on just about everything. You can’t be the best parent you can be if you’re sleep-deprived and running on fumes. And your child’s wellness, abilities, and behaviors will all suffer if they are not getting quality, restorative sleep. Bot...

Welcome to Episode 113 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  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.  This discussion was previously released as two separate episodes: Episode 36 and Episode 37.  Due to po...

Welcome to Episode 112 of the Autism Parenting Secrets .  Having a great strategy can make all the difference in supporting your child.  It’s easy to get lost in the endless ways you can help your child.   Everyone has an opinion, and no one agrees on anything.   Before diving in, it’s useful to have a strategy that feels right and one that’s simple and easy to grasp.   The secret this week is… Th...

Welcome to Episode 111 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week on Autism Parenting Secrets , we’re joined by Megan Buer, founder of Harmony Restored .  It's a company focused on helping individuals heal from the stress that is at the root of their physical and emotional pain. Megan's a certified Emotion Code practitioner, author of two ebooks on healing, Reiki healer, and a mom to three. She h...

Welcome to Episode 110 of the Autism Parenting Secrets .  Confusion is a big part of navigating the journey to support your child with autism.  It comes with the territory.  No one agrees on anything .  Knowing what to do and what not to do is not obvious. Every parent has a huge desire to help their child.  But often, despite our best intentions, we create friction and make the journey feel harde...

Welcome to Episode 109 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week we have an amazing guest who provides a compelling, cutting-edge approach that you likely have not heard of.  We’re talking about genetic-specific nutrition. Our guest is Bob Miller.  In 1993, he opened the Tree of Life practice and he has served as a traditional naturopath for 27 years.  In 2016, he created an online certification...

Welcome to Episode 108 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  Our guest is Nick Pineault - also known as The EMF Guy .   He’s an investigative health journalist and the bestselling author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs .  One of the most influential books on the topic of EMF. Since late 2016, he’s been a passionate advocate for safe technologies, raising awareness and appearing on scores of podcasts,...

Welcome to Episode 107 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  How do you create a more healing environment at home?  That’s the question and this week we have experts who have answers.   We’re joined by Robbie Levy and Ingrid Smith of SensaRooms , an interior design firm that specializes in sensory-informed environments.   ​Both Robbie and Ingrid have each spent more than 30 years as practicing Occupat...

Welcome to Episode 106 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  Our guest this week is Dr. Cammy Benton  She’s a Family Physician and the owner of Benton Integrative Medicine, a Direct Primary Clinic that also offers Functional Medicine and a more Integrative approach. In addition to her medical expertise,  she’s a mom of three girls who have experienced health challenges. She’s not afraid to challenge c...

Welcome to Episode 105 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  We’re excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Cowan back to the show.  He’s a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children. Dr. Cowan has a subspecialty in Developmental Pediatrics and has developed a unique holistic approach to evaluating and treating children struggling with chronic physical, emotiona...

Welcome to Episode 104 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  We’re excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Cowan back to the show.  He’s a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children. Dr. Cowan has a subspecialty in Developmental Pediatrics and has developed a unique holistic approach to evaluating and treating children struggling with chronic physical, emotiona...

Welcome to Episode 103 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week we focus on the incredible impact of getting food right.  For you, your child, and your entire family. Our guest is Zen Honeycutt, the Founder and Director of Moms Across America, a non-profit National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms. With the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids," Moms Across America has grown rapidly with over 600 l...

Welcome to Episode 102 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week we’re honored to have Dr. David Minkoff on the show to discuss the importance of getting the right protein in the diet.   This applies to everyone but it’s even more critical for a child on the autism spectrum.  So much more is possible when you give the body the essential building blocks it needs to thrive. Dr. David Minkoff is board...

Welcome to Episode 101 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  The topic this week is electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and the importance of minimizing exposure.  This matters for you the parent and it is especially important for children. We focus on one type of EMF exposure that’s increasing at an exponential rate: radio frequencies (RF) from wireless communications such as WiFi, 5G, BlueTooth, etc. Our...

Welcome to Episode 100 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  Our guest today is Kate C. Wilde, she’s a return guest who has spent the last 30 years working with children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families, as well as with therapists, educators, and schools.  She’s an author, columnist, teacher, YouTuber, trainer… through many ways and in many capacities she’s served thousands of fami...

Welcome to Episode 99 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  How can two parents come together and create a powerful partnership?  That’s an extremely important question and there are several pillars to a successful partnership.  This week, we focus on one of those pillars: decision-making clarity . Getting super clear on this yields huge benefits for the parents and the child.  There’s a third option...

Welcome to Episode 98 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week we reflect on what we wish we knew at the start of our journey with our son.  While everyone’s path is unique and different, there are always starts & stops, rabbit holes, wrong turns, and lessons learned.  There were many missed opportunities.   Here’s what we didn’t do that would have made a huge, positive difference.  In hindsigh...

Welcome to Episode 97 of Autism Parenting Secret s.  The focus this week is on a key reason why the journey to support your child can feel so hard . Parents of a child with autism face so many challenges.  And the stress and pressure can feel like a constant weight on a parent’s shoulders. You might think it just comes with the territory.  But the truth is you CAN do something about it. One way is...

Welcome to Episode 96 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week we’re focusing on sensory processing and we’re honored to have Carol Stock Kranowitz as our guest.   Carol is the author of The Out of Sync Child first published in 1998.  It’s THE sensory guidebook for parents on how to understand and help their child with sensory challenges. This is Part 2 of our discussion.  See Episode 93 for Pa...

Welcome to Episode 95 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week, our guest is Dr. Pejman Katiraei (Dr. K.), a board-certified pediatrician trained in integrative and holistic medicine. Dr. K. has an incredibly unique and useful perspective - he's a physician with deep experience in osteopathy, functional medicine, functional endocrinology, medical herbalism, and more. He completed his undergradu...

Welcome to Episode 94 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  Our guest this week is Kim Lear, Director of Education & Communications for Greenwave International .  Greenwave offers products and tips for reducing dirty electricity and other types of unhealthy EMF pollution in homes, schools, and businesses.  Their mission is to create healthier spaces for living, learning, work, and more. Kim has a Berk...

Welcome to Episode 93 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  We’re honored to have Carol Stock Kranowitz as our guest this week.  She’s the author of The Out of Sync Child initially published in 1998.   It’s THE sensory guidebook for parents on how to understand and help their child with sensory challenges. This is an important topic and there’s much to talk about.  This is Part 1 of our discussion and...

Welcome to Episode 92 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  When a baby is on the way, parents make upgrades to the house to ensure it’s ready for their child.   Similarly, if you have a child on the spectrum, there’s an important opportunity to make changes that provide a safer and less stressful environment for you, your child, and your entire family. We do so much to ensure our homes are safe.  Smo...

Welcome to Episode 91 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week we’re talking about food.  Specifically, how the heck do you get your child to eat more vegetables? Nourishment is important for all kids.  And that’s even more true for kids on the spectrum who may have more gut issues and be more picky about what they eat. Our guest is Asher Cowan, Co-Founder, and CEO of Dr. Cowan’s Garden.  Their...