Mother's Guide Through Autism

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast, Maureen Brice, author, autism expert, and certified health coach, hijacks the mic to have a lively conversation with Brigitte about her book A Mother's Guide Through Autism. In this episode, they discuss: - how the book is a toolkit for moms raising kids with autism - the vulnerability and emotions tha...

Send us Fan Mail Melissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She has helped hundreds of families by providing lasting solutions for their child's sleep struggles. In this episode, she shares: - the most common sleep struggles families with autistic kids face and what to do about it - practical steps families can take for sleep struggles - and more! Enjoy! Melis...

Send us Fan Mail Dr.  Sally Fryer Dietz is the Founder and Director of Integrative Pediatric Therapy and Integrative Concussion Therapy. Dr. Sally explains why sensory integration is key to child development and why CranioSacral Therapy works so well for children with autism. Listen to some of her success stories and find out how CranioSacral Therapy helped a kid who used to eat furniture! Enjoy!...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we put together some of the most helpful advice we received from the three moms we had in our previous episodes.  ***Please note: this is an audio-only episode*** This episode includes topics on: - perspective shifts that make the journey easier - must-have on the autism parenting journey - how to set your child up for success - and more! You can listen to...

Send us Fan Mail Autism parenting can be hectic on regular days but throw in the holidays, things can quickly get out of hand! Tune in to this episode for my best advice for the holiday season so you can be prepared and actually enjoy the holiday season a little more! Happy Holidays! Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book Sign up to g...

Send us Fan Mail Kelly Beins is a sensory parent and seasoned Occupational Therapist with over 28 years of clinical experience, including 18 years with certification in sensory integration. Kelly explains to us what Polyvagal Theory is, how it revolutionized the way we view the body’s response to stress, and how it can be applied therapeutically to help a wide range of people including children wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this special compilation episode, we put together information about 3 alternative therapies you might want to try for your autistic child. This episode includes topics on: - equine-assisted therapy and oxytocin - how music therapy can help with building skills - creating connection through meditation - and more! You can listen to the original episodes below: Equine Therapy to E...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening compilation episode, we put together the most helpful information about vision and autism from the past episodes we had with our 3 expert guests. This episode includes topics on: - why a vision exam is a must for kids with autism - how a vision exam is different from an eye exam - how inflexible/inefficient vision affects behavior - what to look for in your kid...

Send us Fan Mail In this special compilation episode, we put together the most helpful information we received on holistic treatments from the 3 experts we had previously on our podcast. This episode includes topics on: - nutrition - brain inflammation - genetic epigenetic mismatch - 4 foods to avoid - toxicity - and more! You can listen to the original episodes below: Providing a Roadmap for Neur...

Send us Fan Mail In this super helpful compilation episode on behavior issues, we put together the best advice we got from the 3 experts we had on our podcast. This episode includes topics on: - social skills - meltdowns and their triggers - toilet training - reasons kids hit - and more! You can listen to the original episode below: No More Meltdowns with Dr. Jed Baker https://www.mothersguidethro...

Send us Fan Mail In this special compilation episode, my son Joseph shares what he remembers about growing up on the autism spectrum. Please note: this is an audio-only episode. Enjoy! You can listen to the original episodes below: Insight from the One Who Lived It What Joseph Remembers of "Waking Up" Patience Goes a Long Way Dealing with Confusion of Reading Social Cues and Other Pains...

Send us Fan Mail In case you missed it, I wanted to bring you the very first episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast, which aired back in 2019. Listen to how my autism parenting journey started and get insight and knowledge from my own story. Enjoy! Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book Sign up to get news and updat...

Send us Fan Mail Debbie Reber is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker, and the CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting. Debbie shares her story of going from not knowing what to do to figuring out what works to help her differently-wired son thrive. She talks about how she had to change the way she thought about what it means to parent a child. She offers so many nuggets of wisdom to help y...

Send us Fan Mail Len Arcuri is the Co-Founder of All In Parent Coaching and the co-host of the Autism Parenting Secrets podcast.  At 18 months old, his son Ry was diagnosed with moderate/severe autism and life-threatening food allergies. Len shares his journey of going from being at war with autism to accepting it, and offers his wisdom to enjoy this journey more. Find out what his top 3 steps to...

Send us Fan Mail Maureen Brice is an author, autism expert, advocate, certified health coach, speaker, and single parent of 3, with her youngest son living with special “extra needs” and autism. Maureen shares her deeply personal story of raising her son with autism including a traumatic experience her son Jonathan had in school. She also talks about the importance of trusting your gut and urges p...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Eric and Christine Weiss share their journey of seeking information and therapies to help their autistic son Marston. Serendipitous moments and their research led to their son trying out stem cell therapy, which turned out to be a game-changer. Convinced by the results, Dr. Weiss incorporated stem cell therapy into his medical practice to help people with autism. Find out how...

Send us Fan Mail In this special compilation episode, I put together the sage advice of 5 moms who were recently featured in the Grief Series. These wise words from moms who've been on the autism parenting journey will give you insights and perspectives, and encourage and inspire you on your own journey. Enjoy! You can listen to the original episodes with the links below: Eileen Lambs https:/...

Send us Fan Mail Through her own struggles and healing from allergies, Luminara Serdar discovered an energy-healing modality that led her to help kids struggling with autism behaviors. Luminara, an autism transformation expert with a background in biochemistry and genetics, discusses why so many kids are getting diagnosed nowadays and why some of the biomedical protocols don’t work.  Find out how...

Send us Fan Mail Andrea Pollack recalls the feeling of relief and terror she felt when she received the autism diagnosis of her son 22 years ago. After witnessing the struggles of her son in school, Andrea left her 19-year law career to homeschool her son. After gaining knowledge and tools in her 8 years of homeschooling, she returned to school to earn a Master’s degree and education. Now, Andrea...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Sam is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. He’s also the Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment school that supports twice-exceptional, differently-wired, and gifted students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy as heck. Mr. Sam shares his struggles growing up with ADHD and how he turned around his struggles into success and ho...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was originally released on the Autism Blueprint Podcast on July 11, 2023. Used with permission. I was recently interviewed by Janeen Herskovitz for her awesome podcast Autism Blueprint. We spoke on many topics including autism and adulthood. Listen to this episode and discover the simple and powerful approach I used to help my son Joseph become independent. Check out...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Larry Miller is a family physician, health coach, author of Healing the Symptoms of Autism , and father of three kids. Ever since Dr. Larry's oldest son was diagnosed with autism, he has been resolute in his commitment and dedication to healing the symptoms of those diagnosed. Find out what Dr. Larry discovered to help his son with his self-injurious behavior, and so much...

Send us Fan Mail Brigitte gives a recap of the 8-part grief series that featured 8 remarkable women who shared their experience with grief on the autism parenting journey. Brigitte also makes an exciting announcement. Find out what. Enjoy! Embrace Beauty After Grief 6-Week Group Coaching Program: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/beauty-after-grief/ Purchase my book A Mother's Guide T...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Wayland is the founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, the author of Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else , and a mother of two autistic adults. In this last installment of the Grief Series, Sarah dives into the emotional journey of receiving her sons’ autism diagnoses and raising them. She talks about the mixed emotions that range from acceptance to depr...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rita Eichenstein is a licensed neuropsychologist and the author of the award-winning book, Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children. Dr. Rita offers us the perspective she gained from working with thousands of children with special needs and their parents as a clinician. She explains what happens hormonally and neurologically when we have kids and re...