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… Thrive = Rate of Repair > Rate of Injury You'll Discover: A Game-Changing (And Simple) Perspective Shift (4...
Aug 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 112
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 has a dream of creating a place where kids can be who they ARE, and that dream is manifesting in her pa...
Aug 04, 2022•50 min•Ep. 111
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 harder than it needs to be. The good news is there’s a sequence that makes all the difference. The secret this...
Jul 28, 2022•19 min•Ep. 110
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 course on genetic nutrition for health professionals now training over 900 health professionals in the ...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 109
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, Facebook lives, TV and radio shows, and stages all around the world. Nic’s goal is to incentivize tech ...
Jul 14, 2022•54 min•Ep. 108
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 Occupational Therapists. They assess your child’s sensory responses to create a Sensory Profile that is used to i...
Jul 07, 2022•52 min•Ep. 107
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 conventional thinking. The secret this week is … Go BEYOND The Standard of Care You'll Discover: The Mos...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 106
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, emotional and cognitive disorders. Considering the child as a reflection of the inter-related forces of family...
Jun 23, 2022•39 min•Ep. 105
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, emotional and cognitive disorders. Considering the child as a reflection of the inter-related forces of family...
Jun 16, 2022•49 min•Ep. 104
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 leaders have created 1,000+ community events in all 50 states in the first 5 years of inception. Zen ha...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 103
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 certified in pediatrics and served as co-director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Palomar Medical...
Jun 02, 2022•51 min•Ep. 102
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 guest this week is Rob Metzinger. He is the President and Founder of Safe Living Technologies . With o...
May 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 101
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 families, children, and educators around the globe. She is the author of several acclaimed books, includin...
May 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 100
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 that isn’t well understood but can be a game-changer. The secret this week is… Go For 51/49 You'll Disco...
May 12, 2022•20 min•Ep. 99
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 hindsight, we could have more fully embraced some key truths. The secret this week is… You’re UNDERESTIMATING ...
May 05, 2022•26 min•Ep. 98
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 to change how you measure progress. The secret this week is… There’s Only One Way Out Tune in to learn...
Apr 28, 2022•17 min•Ep. 97
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 Part 1. This episode focuses on how changes in the last few decades have increased sensory processing diffe...
Apr 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 96
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 undergraduate at UCLA and then obtained his osteopathic medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 95
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 Berkeley grad with a master's degree from Stanford. And she’s currently pursuing certification as an El...
Apr 07, 2022•54 min•Ep. 94
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 Part 2 will be released in a few weeks. This episode focuses on sensory processing integration. Virtuall...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 93
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. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, childproof locks, handrails for stairs, etc. Visible hazards are easy ...
Mar 24, 2022•50 min•Ep. 92
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 line of nutritionally powerful vegetable powders gives parents a new opportunity to add (or sneak in) m...
Mar 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 91
Welcome to Episode 90 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. Meltdowns! That’s the topic this week. It’s a challenge like no other. This episode dives deep into what a parent CAN do about their child’s meltdowns. And the good news is… parents can do a lot. Our guests this week are Kate C. Wilde and Raun K. Kaufman. Collectively, they have over 50 years of experience supporting parents and their children on the autism spectrum. They’re authors, teachers and thought leaders with powerful insights. They’...
Mar 10, 2022•50 min•Ep. 90
Welcome to Episode 89 of Autism Parenting Secret s. We know your goal as a parent is to support your child EVEN more. You’re motivated to be better and do more for your child. But believing that it’s ALL for them can create friction. And that’s the last thing you need. And it’s not what your child wants. The secret this week is… There’s One Deep Truth Tune in to learn more. You'll Discover: What Just About Every Parent Gets Wrong (3:55) The Real Objective of a Doctor’s Office Visit (6:50) The On...
Mar 03, 2022•17 min•Ep. 89
Welcome to Episode 88 of Autism Parenting Secret s. This week is all about focus. It’s about NOT getting distracted or consumed by the day-to-day ups and downs. Especially given all that you do for your child, it’s natural to want to see progress and improvements. The sooner the better. But only focusing on the short term can be frustrating, exhausting, and might lead you down paths that take you away from what you really want, for your child and for yourself. The secret this week is… Play The L...
Feb 24, 2022•19 min•Ep. 88
Welcome to Episode 87 of Autism Parenting Secret s. This week, we continue the theme of addressing the root cause . Whatever it is that you are wanting to help your child with, it’s NOT a success strategy to only address the symptoms. There’s always an underlying root cause/causes that if addressed, can spur huge gains. This week’s discussion is a conversation with Luminara Sedar, founder of Autism Transformed. Luminara helps parents discover and address the root causes of their child’s challeng...
Feb 17, 2022•45 min•Ep. 87
Welcome to Episode 86 of Autism Parenting Secret s. This week, we focus on a way to improve overall wellness that is not on many people’s radar. Dr. Alex Bronson of Bronson Family Dentistry joins Cass and Len. He’s a co-author of two published articles and is a clinical faculty member at the ALF Educational Institute and takes a Whole Body Approach to Dentistry. This is an expansive conversation about the importance of addressing jaw and bite issues. It’s important for everyone, especially young...
Feb 10, 2022•50 min•Ep. 86
Welcome to Episode 85 of Autism Parenting Secret s. Parents of a child with autism are often confused by their child’s behaviors. Things like poor eye contact, spinning objects, inflexibility, and tantrums. Figuring out what to do, if anything, is a big source of frustration and overwhelm. Instead of seeing such behaviors as ‘bad’, it’s more helpful to get curious . What’s causing these behaviors? Why is my child doing them? With awareness and intention, we can get better at noticing the clues t...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 85
Welcome to Episode 84 of Autism Parenting Secret s. For parents committed to being the best parent they can be, it all comes down to decision-making . We lead and guide our kids as best we can. We’re tested time and time again with challenges that require action . Because reacting doesn’t work. But before we act we must choose . We need to make a decision . This week we take a closer look at the decision-making process. What works and what doesn’t help? The secret for this week is… INDECISION Is...
Jan 27, 2022•19 min•Ep. 84
Welcome to Episode 83 of Autism Parenting Secret s. One of the most important responsibilities a parent has is feeding their kids. Getting food right benefits every child, but it’s even more critical for kids on the spectrum. While there are skeptics, the vast majority of parents embrace the notion that food matters . And when they try to find answers, they’re confronted with a diet landscape that’s confusing and overwhelming. And everyone has an option and no one agrees on anything . There are ...
Jan 20, 2022•23 min•Ep. 83
