Autism Parenting Secrets

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 professionals dedicated to delivering the best possible care to children with ASD and other special needs conditions.The Secret This Week is…Ensure Your Doctor Meets Your CHILD’S Needs You'll Discover:Why MAPS Is So Unique and Helpful (4:54)How The Right Practitioner With The Right Tools Helps Your Child More (9:20)A “Must See” Movie (16:45)How To Start Working With A MAPS Practitioner (26:40)The Practitioners You Want And The Ones To Avoid (37:54)About Our Guest:Honey Rinicella is the Executive Director of The Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs, and mother of incredible 22-year-old twins with Autism who have significant health issues.  She has devoted her life to building and strengthening the special needs community. Honey has spent the last few years educating both families and practitioners on the latest modalities to improve the lives of all individuals living with special needs. Honey lives in Pennsylvania with her husband of 25 years, twins Victor and Vincent, and their two loving dogs. Her firstborn daughter is currently pursuing her Doctorate of OT, as she clearly shares in her mother’s passion to serve and support the special needs community.References in The Episode:The Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs https://www.medmaps.org/SPELLERS the MovieAdditional Resources:Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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 there’s always a reason for it.The Secret This Week is…It’s NOT A Tantrum, It’s a NEUROCRASH You'll Discover:Why Symptom Suppressors Don’t Work (7:25)The Real Underlying Problem (10:23)A Paradigm-Shifting Visualization (14:59)Examples of “Neurocrashes” (26:49)Why The Parent’s Emotional State Matters So Much (36:28)A Case Study In Giving More Control (39:10)About Our Guests:https://www.autismcrisisturnaround.com/Kate C. Wilde - Co-creator of the ACT (Autism Crisis Turnaround) protocol, 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 is the author of the acclaimed books, Autistic Logistics: A Parent's Guide to Tackling Bedtime, Toilet Training, Tantrums, Hitting, and Other Everyday Challenges, The Autism Language Launcher: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Turn Sounds and Words into Simple Conversations, and Autism Abracadabra: Seven Magic Ingredients to Help Develop Your Child's Interactive Attention Span. Renowned for the courses she teaches throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Kate also speaks at worldwide online autism summits. She is a columnist for Exceptional Needs Today, and has written articles for such publications as Autism Parenting Magazine in the U.S. and SEN Magazine in the U.K. Kate has forever left her mark on the autism world by having, over the years, intensively trained and qualified more than forty professionals who have gone on to help thousands of families, children, and educators across the globe.Raun K Kaufman - An international lecturer and graduate of the Ivy League’s Brown University with a degree in Biomedical Ethics, Raun K. Kaufman is the author of the book Autism Breakthrough and the co-creator of the ACT (Autism Crisis Turnaround) protocol, which pioneered the concept of the Neuro-Crash. The former CEO of an international autism training non-profit, Raun has spent more than 25 years developing innovative heart-led autism approaches built around a true understanding the autistic brain, nervous system, psyche, and experience and has worked with families and educators from over 100 different countries. As a child, he was diagnosed with so-called “severe” (non-speaking) autism and recommended for lifelong institutionalization. Instead, his parents worked with him in a totally new way they developed, enabling him to blossom, grow, and, ultimately, accomplish everything his parents were promised he would not. A best-selling book and award-winning television movie were made about his journey. He has been interviewed by media such as National Public Radio, BBC Television, Fox News Channel, The London Telegraph, and People Magazine and lectures throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States.References in The Episode:Episode 69 Your Child is NOT The ProblemEpisode 90 Meltdowns Are NOT InevitableEpisode 100 A More Engaged Child Starts With YouAdditional Resources:Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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 clinical training in pediatrics for the organization. She’s the former medical director at the Autism Research Institute and President, CEO, and medical director at the Rimland Center in Lynchburg VA.This discussion focuses on a key insight that’s more relevant now than ever.  Digestive Issues Are CLUES and focusing on gut health can make a huge difference.The Secret This Week is…The Gut-Brain Connection REALLY Matters You'll Discover:Three Ways Gut-Issues Hold Our Kids Back (5:16)A Place Parents Get Hung Up (7:19)The Problem With Gluten and Dairy (8:29)An Easy Test To See Food’s Impact (13:39)A Diet That Might Be A Better Way To Start (16:03)The Key Mineral Your Picky Eater Is Missing (18:24)Why You May Need Two Pediatricians (25:54)The Negative Consequences of Antibiotic Overuse (27:09)How MAPS Doctors Are Different (32:51)Why Improving Sleep Matters So Much (36:06)Important Prevention Strategies (41:23)About Our Guest:Elizabeth Mumper, M.D., FAAP is President and CEO of The RIMLAND Center, established to mentor clinicians interested in children with neurodevelopmental problems.  Her general pediatrics practice is Advocates for Children.  Advocates for Families is devoted to the care of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental problems.Dr. Mumper attended the Medical College of Virginia, did residency training at the University of Massachusetts and the University of Virginia, where she served as Chief Resident of Pediatrics at UVA. Her clinical experience has included five years in pediatric practice, over a decade as Director of Pediatric Education in a Family Practice Residency Program, 16 years as clinical faculty at the University of Virginia, and five years as Medical Director of the Autism Research Institute. 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 clinical training in pediatrics for the organization. She is currently doing research about vaccination status as it relates to the prevalence of chronic illness in children.  She advocates integrative and functional medicine strategies to care for children with complex chronic illness. https://www.medmaps.org/faculty/elizabeth-mumper/www.rimlandcenter.comReferences in The Episode:Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs https://www.medmaps.org/Can awareness of medical pathophysiology in autism lead to primary care autism prevention strategies?Additional Resources:Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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 them bring their gifts forward.Our guest this week is Elizabeth Vosseller.  She’s worked with individuals with complex communication and sensory-motor differences since 1995. She began her career as an SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC where she began to specialize in autism. From there, Elizabeth spent twelve years as an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University.Elizabeth’s greatest joy is working with clients and families.  She opened Growing Kids Therapy Center (GKTC) in Herndon, Virginia and uses Assistive Technology to educate and teach students the purposeful motor skills to Spell to Communicate (S2C).  Elizabeth enjoys teaching parents, educators, caregivers, and other professionals to support nonspeaking individuals through S2C.The Secret This Week is…26 Letters = INFINITE Possibilities You'll Discover:A Big Assumption That Yields HUGE Benefits (3:41)Two Things That DON’T Have a Look (7:17)Why Testing Underestimates So Many People (10:09)Why MOTOR Is a Significant Component In Autism (13:18)Distinctions Between Reflexive, Impulsive, and Purposeful Motor (17:07)How Operating Systems Vary (22:09)Speech Language 101 (23:22)How S2C Works (28:37)Some Amazing Possibilities That Emerge From S2C (35:14)A Great Resource To Access S2C Resources (40:11)About Our Guest:Elizabeth Vosseller has worked with individuals with complex communication and sensory-motor differences since 1995. She began her career as an SLP at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC where she began to specialize in autism. From there, Elizabeth spent twelve years as an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University teaching more than twenty different courses to undergraduate and graduate students in both Speech and Hearing Sciences and the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. Elizabeth developed a passion for clinical training through her work with field supervision and training to teachers and SLPs during their graduate studies.Elizabeth’s greatest joy is working with clients and families she opened Growing Kids Therapy Center (GKTC) in Herndon, Virginia. In 2013, she began using Assistive Technology to educate and teach students the purposeful motor skills to Spell to Communicate (S2C).  Elizabeth enjoys teaching parents, educators, caregivers, and other professionals to support nonspeaking individuals through S2C.Elizabeth survives on mass quantities of coffee! She loves learning, exploring the world through travel, is an avid reader and an experimental crafter.https://growingkidstherapy.com/elizabeth-vosseller/ References in The Episode:Growing Kids Therapy Center  https://growingkidstherapy.com/I-ASC (International Association for Spelling as Communication)  https://i-asc.org/Additional Resources:Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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 A Major Difference since 2011. The IonCleanse is the industry leader in footbath detoxification in the practitioner and consumer market.Glenn provides training for practitioners on how to integrate the IonCleanse detoxification system into their practice to help them improve clients outcomes. He’s has also worked with thousands of customers in the ASD community on how to maximize the benefits of the IonCleanse by AMD system for their child. The secret this week is…Detox FEET First You'll Discover:How An Ionic Footbath Works (3:10)Why Dual Polarity System Matters (6:08)The Two-Fold Problem That Creates More Harm (13:06)Why It Makes Sense To Invest in Safety (18:14)Detox Is a Lifestyle (25:31)The Benefits Of Opening Up Detox Pathways (37:52)A Risk-Free Way To Reduce Toxicity (43:46)About Our Guest:Glenn Wilhelm has been the V.P. of Business Development with the IonCleanse by A Major Difference since 2011. Glenn provides training for practitioners on how to integrate the IonCleanse detoxification system into their practice to help them improve clients outcomes. Glenn has also worked with thousands of customers in the ASD community on how to maximize the benefits of the IonCleanse by AMD system for their child. The IonCleanse® by AMD footbath detoxification system, manufactured in Denver, CO, is the worldwide leader in ionic detoxification. The IonCleanse system is the safest, most thorough, and efficient instrument used to cleanse and purify the body.   Backed with over 20 years of history and proven research, the IonCleanse by AMD is proudly made in the USA and is the industry leader in footbath detoxification in the practitioner and consumer markets.IonCleanse by AMD References in The Episode:IonCleanse Study by The Thinking Moms RevolutionAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 74 Red Light + Sweat = ThriveAdditional Resources:Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"

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)References In This Episode:Autism Parenting Secrets - Episode 136 - Personalized Support = FASTER ProgressAutism Parenting Secrets - Episode 38 - Your Child Understands EverythingAdditional Resources:Apply for The All-In Parent IntensiveTake The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

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)The Step By Step Process To Create a Strategy (6:15)Some Strategies To Avoid (11:23)Some Success Strategies (12:20) References In This Episode:Autism Parenting Secrets - Episode 28 - Without Goals There’s Chaos Additional Resources:Apply for The All-In Parent IntensiveTake The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

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 Progress You'll Discover:The Most Powerful Move You Can Make (2:48)The ONLY Thing That Moves Your Forward (7:00)Why Not All Support Is Helpful (9:21)The Superpower Every Parent Needs (12:25)A Jaw-Dropping Case Study (14:39)Why Knowing Your “Power Score” Is So Important (17:36)The Mistake That Derails You At The Start (18:11)Why Doing LESS is MORE (21:53)It’s Easier To Move FAST (24:26)The Program We Wish We Had At The Start of Our Journey (28:25)Additional Resources:Apply for The All-In Parent IntensiveTake The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

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 published in over 70 countries worldwide. “What to Say When You Talk To Yourself” is the #1 best-selling book written on the subject of self-talk and is one of the most important and helpful personal growth books ever written.  He has appeared on more than 1200 radio and television programs including Oprah Winfrey, and ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN.Before you can be the best parent you can be, you have to do something about the biggest thing working against you.The secret this week is…Erase & Replace Your Mental Programming You'll Discover:The Essential Thing To Have In Place Before You Can Help Your Child (3:17)How Positive Thinking Physically Impacts The Brain (4:57)The Absolute KEY To Success (8:38)Why There is NO Window (12:04)The Early Warning System Of The Brain (13:32)How We’re Programmed For Success At Birth (16:51)How To Rewire Your Brain And How Long Does It Take (18:04)It Takes This Long To Rewire The Brain (20:57)The Cause Of A Victim Mentality (25:10)We’re Programmed For Success at Birth (27:28)A Powerful Visualization You Can Do Right Now (29:04)The Definition of Mental Programs (38:16)How Self-Esteem Is Misunderstood Yet Critically Important (47:36)Why It Really Is This Simple (49:40) About Our Guest:Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., is the author of more than twenty books in the field of positive self-talk and personal growth. His books include the  classic self-talk best-seller, “What to Say When You Talk to Your Self” and "Negative Self-Talk & How to Change It. His books are published in more than 74 countries worldwide. Dr. Helmstetter has appeared on over 1200 radio and television programs, including repeat appearances on Oprah Winfrey, ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN News.https://shadhelmstetter.com/ References in The Episode:What To Say When You Talk To Yourself by Shad Helmstetter Ph.DThe Power of Neuroplasticity by Shad Helmstetter Ph.DPurchase individual Self-Talk programs at the Self-Talk StoreAccess ALL Self-Talk programs with a Self-Talk+ subscription, free 30-day trial 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 InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

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 distributed to the Foundation’s thirteen thousand members and over three hundred local chapters worldwide. She’s perhaps best known for her best-selling cookbook, Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. Sally’s work is widely respected for providing accurate and understandable explanations of complicated subjects in the field of nutrition and health. She’s authored many books, articles, and publications on a wide variety of topics including the benefits of animal fats, bone broth, and raw milk and the dangers of GMOs, soy, corn, and chemicals/pesticides/and hormones in and on food.Sally and her organization are changing the conversation about what constitutes a healthy diet and challenges the legitimacy of the low-fat, low-cholesterol paradigm. She’s the mother of four and has four grandchildren, all brought up according to Nourishing Traditions principles.Today, we’re focusing on the importance of animal fats in the diet.  It’s important for everyone but especially for kids on the spectrum…The secret this week is…Your Child Needs FATS Most of All You'll Discover:The Relatively New Food That Wreaks Havoc (4:26)Why Cholesterol Is NOT The Enemy (6:47)How To Get Refined Vegetable Oils OUT Of The Diet (8:47)The #1 Thing To Do Today (12:02)The Surprising Benefits of Raw Dairy (14:33)Who Was Weston A. Price And Why His Discoveries Matter Even More Today (23:38)The Case for Eating Liver (26:12)Why Cooking For Your Child Is Makes Things Easier (30:26)Why Malnourishment (36:42)How To Please a Picky Eater (39:25) About Our GuestSally Fallon Morell is founding president of The Weston A. Price Foundation (westonaprice.org), a non-profit nutrition education foundation dedicated to returning nutrient-dense food to American tables, and editor of the Foundation’s quarterly journal. She is also the founder of A Campaign for Real Milk (realmilk.com), which has as its goal universal access to clean raw milk from pasture-fed animals.  She has extensive experience in the testing and production of unpasteurized milk and milk products.She is the author of the best-selling cookbook Nourishing Traditions (with Mary G. Enig, Ph.D.); The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care (with Thomas S. Cowan, MD); Nourishing Broth (with Kaayla T. Daniel, Ph.D., CCN); Nourishing Fats; and Nourishing Diets. Her latest book is The Contagion Myth, co-authored with Thomas S Cowan, MD.She and her husband Geoffrey Morell are owners of P A Bowen Farmstead (pabowenfarmstead.com) in Southern Maryland, which produces raw cheese and milk from pastured cows, pastured meats, and grass-fed poultry and eggs. The Weston A Price Foundation www.westonaprice.org/Nourishing Traditions (Sally’s Blog) www.nourishingtraditions.comReferences in This Episode:Real Milk www.realmilk.com/Dr. Mary Megson http://megson.com/The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care by Sally Fallon MorellAdditional Resources:Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!