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**Autism Parenting Secrets**

Are you a parent of a child with Autism? Are you ready to rise above the diagnosis? Each week on Autism Parenting Secrets, we are going to share how you can rise up and become the parent you need to be. Get personalized support at: elevatehowyounavigate.com

Latest Episodes:

Hit The PAUSE Button Jun 15, 2023

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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 Once A Day To Prevent Burn Out (7:34)
The Key Questions To Ask Yourself Each Week (9:24)

References In This Episode:

Mel Robbins’ High Five

Additional Resources:

Apply for The All-In Parent Intensive
Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
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Service Dogs Can Be LIFE-SAVING Jun 08, 2023

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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 joyful experience for your child.

But it’s an investment and not a quick fix.

Tune in to better understand this opportunity.

It could be one of the most impactful moves you can make.

The secret this week is …

Service Dogs Can Be LIFE-SAVING

You'll Discover:

The Three Most Common Tasks A Service Dog Perfoms (4:59)
How Service Dogs Help With Behaviors (5:16)
What is Tethering (7:20)
A Powerful, Potentially Life-Saving Task (10:10)
How To Get Set Up For Success With A Service Dog (20:15)
The Process of Getting A Service Dog (24:48)
The Difference Between Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals (32:56)
How Service Dogs Help With Seizures (38:09)

About Our Guest:

Taylor Dyer is the Client Service Coordinator at 4 Paws for Ability, an organization that enriches the lives of people with disabilities by placing life-changing service dogs. They breed, raise, and train our service dogs in preparation to assist their partner with specific tasks and skills that mitigate the impacts of their partner’s disabilities.

References in The Episode:

4 Paws For Ability https://www.4pawsforability.org/

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

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Move WITH Your Child’s Behaviors, Not Against Jun 01, 2023

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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 wanting.

Like many parents, our initial objective was to make all of our son’s ‘problem’ behaviors stop.

And while that makes sense for unsafe behaviors, many of the things our kids do may seem strange but actually serve a valuable purpose for them.

Listen to this episode to get a new perspective that could lead to the breakthrough you’re looking for.

The secret this week is …

Move WITH Your Child’s Behaviors, Not Against

You'll Discover:

What Exactly Is “Joining”? (3:39)
The Doorway Into Your Child’s World (7:57)
The Basis Of All Relationships (17:46)
A Key Question To Ask Yourself (22:41)
The Best Time To Teach Your Child Anything (29:52)
Why and How To Show Up Bigger With The Three “E”s (37:19)

About Our Guest:

For more than 19 years, Camila Titone has provided personalized guidance, practical educational insight, and emotional support using The Son-Rise Program® to empower parents and professionals to make the biggest impact in their children’s learning process and to see themselves as their child’s best resource and advocate. Originally from Brazil, Camila Titone came to The Autism Treatment Center of America® in 2004. She has spent thousands of hours working one-on-one with over 800 children and adults on the autism spectrum aged 2 to 32 from every inhabited continent. She has taught The Son-Rise Program® to parents, caregivers, and professionals in individual and large group settings. A respected lecturer, Camila has addressed audiences in person and online from all corners of the globe, tackling issues such as verbal communication, attention span, social skills, aggressive and intense behavior, toilet-training, sleep difficulties, and anxiety struggles.

References in The Episode:

The Son-Rise Program Start-Up
The Son-Rise Program Family Training Course
Option Institute International Learning & Training Center Option.org
The Autism Treatment Center of America autismtreatmentcenter.org

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

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Your BELIEFS Influence EVERYTHING May 25, 2023

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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 International Learning and Training Center.

Our guest this week is Suzanne Pruss. She is a Senior Mentor & Trainer at the Option Institute and we focus on this perhaps the biggest secret we learned along our journey. The insight that most influenced how we felt navigating our journey with our kids.

The secret this week is …

Your BELIEFS Influence EVERYTHING

You'll Discover:

The Big Weight That Fuels Unhappiness (6:19)
What Happens Immediately When You Change a Belief (16:39)
What is Happiness IQ? (18:12)
What To Do If You Feel Like Your Family Has Abandoned You (24:15)
The Option Institute And The Origins Of The Son-Rise Program (34:36)
Why You Are The Creator Of Your Experience (41:22)
A Simple Tool To Unearth A Belief (44:27)

About Our Guest:

Suzanne Pruss is a Senior Mentor & Trainer at the Option Institute® International Learning & Training Center. She has been practicing the Option Process since 1995.

She first arrived at The Autism Treatment Center of America in 1992 and fell in love with the teachings and techniques of the Son-Rise Program: a home-based program for parents with children on the autism spectrum.

She was enamored with how respectful, loving, fun, and creative she could be connecting with a person on the spectrum of any age. She had intended to stay and volunteer for two months but, instead, found her calling and has been affiliated with the Option Institute ever since.

Her biggest joy is having worked one-on-one with over 1,200 children on the autistic spectrum and their families world-wide.

She feels blessed to be able to assist parents and their team members to learn this beautiful way to connect, inspire and support children on the spectrum to grow to their fullest potential.

She most especially loves teaching parents how to be comfortable, have fun, and be awesomely capable as they support their child’s growth.

Suzanne grew up in Australia and attended a one-room primary school, ‘Little House on the Prairie’-style. She loves nature, animals, painting, anyone with autism, and comedy. She has traveled the world extensively, was born in Vietnam, and has ‘family’ world-wide.

References in The Episode:

Option Institute International Learning & Training Center Option.org
The Autism Treatment Center of America autismtreatmentcenter.org

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

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It’s NEVER Too Late To Make Progress May 18, 2023

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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

You'll Discover:

Larry’s Backstory Supporting His Son (3:16)
Why Conventional Medicine Has Few Answers (9:34)
Why The Type of Pediatrician Matters So Much (11:50)
The Importance of a Root Cause Focus (15:37)
The Chronic Condition That’s Likely Behind Many Autism Symptoms (17:48)
Why Epigenetics Matters More Than Genetics (24:03)
The Concern With Heavy Metals (27:49)
Why Food Really Is Medicine (34:16)
The Trap NOT To Fall Into (38:42)
The Odds Are In Your Favor For Improvement (45:28)
The Window Is NOT Closed (48:18)
The Benefits of Trusting Your Gut (56:57)

About Our Guest:

Larry Miller, D.O., CHC, has more than two decades of experience as a family physician and health coach. Ever since Larry's oldest son was diagnosed with autism, he has been resolute in his commitment and dedication to healing the symptoms of those diagnosed. Aware of the increasing rates of autism, Larry recognizes the urgent need to educate and empower families with the necessary tools to heal their children. Larry has authored an eBook titled "Healing the Symptoms of Autism" and created a 12-week Autism Healing Program to empower, guide, and support children and their families on their journey to achieving health and wellness.

https://www.myhopewellness.com

References in The Episode:

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

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Nature’s Remedies WORK May 11, 2023

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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 in the mainstream narrative.

The secret this week is…

Nature’s Remedies WORK

You'll Discover:

Why Pharmaceuticals Are Not The Answer (2:22)
How Our Kids Are Ignored By The Medical System (5:13)
How Pharmaceuticals Try To Mimic Nature (8:02)
A New Resource For Parents (16:38)
The Problem With Tylenol (20:01)
Strategies For Safety (27:05)
The People You Want To Ignore (39:49)
The One Thing You Don’t Want To Do (46:28)

About Our Guest:

Dr. Jared Skowron has been working with children with Autism and ADHD for almost two decades. He specializes in using natural, non-pharmaceutical therapies to support healthy neurological development. These natural treatments support healthy language development, calm behavior, normal sensory function, regular sleep patterns, emotional stability, and improved memory for children with Autism and ADHD.

Dr. Skowron lectures internationally, educating parents about how natural therapies can help their children reach their full potential. As the creator of Spectrum Awakening, Dr. Skowron aims to benefit all families and children with the same supplement support for Autism and ADHD that he uses in his private practice. His latest protocol of biomedical supplements is called The Skowron Solution.

He serves on the Editorial Board of Natural Practitioner magazine and on the advisory board of Autism Hope Alliance, NeuroNeeds, and Chemo & Crayons. He can be regularly seen on his local NBC news station in Connecticut where he serves as their Natural Medicine consultant. Dr. Skowron authored the Amazon best-selling book 100 Natural Remedies For Your Child.

https://spectrumawakening.com/

References in The Episode:

The Skowron Solution Course www.theskowronsolution.com/course (use code AllinParent25 for a 25% discount)
100 Natural Remedies for Your Child: The Complete Guide to Safe, Effective Treatments for Childhood's Most Common Ailments, from Allergies to Weight Loss by Dr. Jared Skowron

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Ride The EDGE Of Your Wave May 04, 2023

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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, and a regenerative future.

There are so many powerful insights and perspective shifts in this episode and Dr. Zach uses the sport of surfing as an analogy.

Being a parent of a child on the spectrum can often feel like a call of duty with lots of pressure and expectations.

But being tense and cautious takes you off course.

Staying on the sidelines or trailing behind is not a success strategy.

The secret this week is …

Ride The EDGE Of Your Wave

You'll Discover:

The Person Who Is Teaching You The Most (4:06)
What You Need To Let Go Of Now (8:13)
The Power Of The Child-Like Mind (15:18)
The “Sacred Mission” (17:44)
Why Everything IS Coming TO You (24:21)
The Opportunity of The Party Wave (31:02)
Why A Sense Of Duty Doesn’t Work (39:00)
The Type Of Decisions That Are Good For Everybody (41:49)
The Chemical Behind Leaky Gut And So Much More (46:44)
The Mind-Blowing Impact of Ancient Soil (50:50)
The Massive Impact Of Generational Toxicity (57:10)
A New Technology That Relieves Emotional Trauma (1:00:19)

About Our Guest:

Zach Bush, MD is a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care. He is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. Zach Bush, MD founded *Seraphic Group and the non-profit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health. His passion for education reaches across many disciplines, including topics such as the role of soil and water ecosystems in human genomics, immunity, and gut/brain health. His education has highlighted the need for a radical departure from chemical farming and pharmacy, and his ongoing efforts are providing a path for consumers, farmers, and mega-industries to work together for a healthy future for people and planet. His work in for-profit and nonprofit arenas is creating avenues for collaborative action for all stakeholders in our global community for a regenerative future of health for the planet and our children.

www.zachbushmd.com

References in The Episode:

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Say NO To PEG Apr 27, 2023

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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

You'll Discover:

What is PEG (1:48)
What The Miralax Label Says And How It Works (5:45)
How PEG Impacts The Microbiome (10:18)
The Link Between Butyrate, Dysbiosis & Seizures (12:47)
Concerns Raised By The FDA & New York Times (18:53)
An Effective Simple Protocol For One Family (22:40)
Effective, Natural Options For Constipation (33:51)
What To Watch Out For In Laundry Detergent (36:33)
Another Chemical To Watch Out (40:33)
How Needed Studies Are Bypassed or Stalled (44:46)

About Our Guest:

Mike Koehler is a leader and active member of Parents Against Miralax. In 2010, his then 4-year-old son was treated for constipation and placed on the over-the-counter laxative, Miralax. Over the five years that followed, his doctors would recommend that he remain on Miralax to treat his constipation. In 2014 his son was diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy and started exhibiting PANDAS-like symptoms. His behavior was out of control, and their family was in a dark place, desperate for help. In February 2015, he joined the Facebook group Parents Against Miralax. It was there that he learned about naturopathic medicine. Mike and his wife found a naturopath in April 2015, and by May 2015, his son was on the path to better health and healing. Thankfully today, Mike’s son is doing really well. Mike has now made it his mission to warn other parents of the very real dangers of Polyethene Glycol.

References in The Episode:

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Have A DNA-PRECISE Plan Apr 20, 2023

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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-founder of IntellxxDNA™.

She received both her master’s degree and medical degree from Harvard Medical School and she’s been in the field of integrative medicine for over 25 years.

She co-foundered IntellxxDNA to fill an unmet need for an accurate, evidence-based genomics tool geared at helping functional and integrative physicians practice personalized medicine.

A tool that could 1) help identify ROOT CAUSES of autism, cognitive decline, environmentally acquired illness, and other chronic illnesses and 2) help clinicians know HOW to address these genomic factors.

The IntellxxDNA™ clinical decision support tool is now being used as part of medical decision-making by physicians across the country and it’s being used in studies addressing autism and complex illnesses in children as well as in adult studies geared at the reversal of cognitive decline.

There are literally hundreds of different nutrients, vitamins, and interventions out there that have evidence in the literature for improving outcomes in autism, OCD, ADHD, and anxiety. But, how do you the parent figure out without random trial and error what might be beneficial for YOUR child?

The secret this week is …

Have A DNA-PRECISE Plan

You'll Discover:

Why Autism ISN’T Genetic (4:07)
What To Do About MTHFR (13:30)
Case Study 1 - Uncovering The Real Root Cause (20:06)
Why A Clinical Decision Support Tool Is So Valuable (23:45)
Why You Need a Doctor and How They Can Get Trained (28:19)
Some Incredible, Preliminary Improvement Statistics (32:05)
Case Study 2 - Two Month Turnaround (32:29)
Case Study 3 - An Incredible Transformation (36:57)
Why It’s Never Too Late To Benefit From Functional Genomics (41:00)
Why The One-Time Investment In Genomics Is Worth It - (52:07)

About Our Guest:

Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of IntellxxDNA™. Dr. Hausman-Cohen received both her master’s degree and medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Hausman-Cohen has been in the field of integrative medicine for over 25 years. She and her co-founder developed IntellxxDNA as an answer to an unmet need in the integrative and functional medicine community; the need for an accurate, evidence-based genomics tool geared at helping functional and integrative physicians practice personalized medicine.

They envisioned and created a tool that could help identify root causes of autism, cognitive decline, environmentally acquired illness, and other chronic illnesses, BUT also a tool that could help clinicians know how to address these genomic factors. The IntellxxDNA™ clinical decision support tool is now being used to make genomics actionable and understandable. IntellxxDNA is being used as part of medical decision-making by physicians across the country.

Dr. Hausman-Cohen loves combining her passion for science and medicine and using her scientific mind to integrate large amounts of complex data. She is proud that IntellxxDNA™ is currently being used in studies addressing autism and complex illnesses in children as well as in adult studies geared at the reversal of cognitive decline. She is the co-author of many publications relating to genomics including two that focus on autism. She is also the primary author of a precision medicine textbook chapter on genomics and neurodegenerative diseases and a chapter in a book published by Frontiers in Neuroscience and Aging relating to frontiers in dementia treatment.

She has taught extensively across the country at conferences for physicians as well as for community members. Dr. Hausman-Cohen is the co-founder of Resilient Health which is her patient-facing practice in Austin, TX.

References in The Episode:

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Sometimes You Need To MOVE Apr 13, 2023

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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: