Autism Parenting Secrets

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Len explores one concept that was a huge game-changer in his life.  It’s so common to have inner thoughts that criticize.  But if that inner critic is always on it can take a huge toll over time.  Even though we think negative self-talk helps motivate us to get better.  The simple truth is that it doesn’t.  It actually disempowers.  The good news is that this is one obstacle that parents can 100% do something about.So if you want to learn 5 simple steps to make YOU your biggest supporter, tune in now!The secret this week: Beating Yourself Up NEVER Works You'll discover:What Beating Yourself Up means? (2:33) Why It Never Helps (4:37)What Fans The Flames of Overwhelm? (6:19) The Top Limiting Belief (8:37) 5 Simple Steps To Avoid The Trap (11:07)How To Take Action Today (17:26) Additional ResourcesFree Resource: P2 People PlotterFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them To learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click hereGot a Picky Eater? - this can helpTo 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 iTunes 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 iTunes. 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 42 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.  In this episode, Cass and Len share a tool that helps parents “size-up” the people around them and their child.   Providing a supportive environment for a child with autism is incredibly important.  And just like environmental hazards like chemicals and poisons, people can (and often are) be toxic. The good news is parents can control more than they think. And a simple tool can make a huge difference. So if you want to take greater control of who you and your child spend time with, tune in now!The secret this week: Most People WANT You To Fail (And That Won't Stop You) You'll discover:* Why People “Want” You To Fail (1:58)* P2 - The People Plotter (7:15)* The Only Two Questions You Need To Ask (8:21)* What Are The Four Types? (9:19)* The Type of Person You Run From (11:13)* The Type of Person You Minimize (15:13)* The Type of Person You Teach & Train (21:12)* The Type of Person You Receive (23:43)* How You Can Take Action Today (30:50) Additional Resources* Free Resource: P2 People Plotter* Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them* To learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click here* Got a Picky Eater? - this can help* 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. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes 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 iTunes. 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 41 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.In this episode, Cass and Len explain why creating of timeline of events makes a huge difference.With a small investment of time, any parent can experience a greater sense of control by having important health data in one place.So if you want to experience greater empowerment and a heightened sense of control on your journey with your child, tune in now!The secret this week: The TIMELINE Is Mandatory.You'll discover:What’s a Timeline? (1:20)Why You Need a Timeline (3:04)Why Doctors LOVE This (5:02)Revisiting The Past Is Worth It (6:15)How You Can Take Action Today (8:10)How A Timeline Helps (11:44)Why Adding Photos Takes It To Another Level (16:47)Additional ResourcesFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid ThemTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click hereGot a Picky Eater? - this can helpTo 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 iTunes 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 iTunes. 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 40 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len are joined by world-renowned expert and best-selling author, Dr. Christiane Northup to explore why you need to distance your child and yourself from toxic people.So if you want to stop doing things that hold you and your child back, create an environment that helps your child thrive, and trust and act on your intuition so you can protect your child from harm, tune in now!The secret this week: Energy Vampires MUST Go.You'll discover:The Reason You Must Set The Tone (3:06)Why YOU Are THE Authority (4:46)The Need To Go With The Mother's Gut (9:06)How Music At The Right Frequency Heals (11:48)Energy Vampires Do NOT Have Your Best Interest In Mind (14:04)Your Child Makes You Stand in Your Sovereignty (15:52)Demand a Partnership or Run (16:45)EMFs Absolutely Matter (17:11)Family Members Can Be Toxic, Don't Try To Make It Work (18:12)Time to Wake Up The Sleeping Lions (23:30)Morning Appeals For Guidance (24:50)Setting Up Your Boundaries, The Gray Rock Method (26:50)What Temple Grandin's Mom Got Right (28:42)Here's How You Know Whether Someone's a Fit (30:14)Being OK With Disappointing People (32:20)The One Thing That Totally Blocks Your Own Intuition (34:28) About Our GuestChristiane Northrup, M.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of  Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Goddesses Never Age, as well as the host of eight public television specials. A board-certified OB/GYN with more than thirty years of clinical experience, Dr. Northrup has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, among many others.    More InformationLearn more about Dr. Christiane Northrup at:* www.drnorthrup.com* www.facebook.com/DrChristianeNorthrup/* www.instagram.com/drchristianenorthrup/* twitter.com/DrChrisNorthrup Links & Mentions From This Episode:* Dodging Energy Vampires by Dr. Christiane Northrup* Dr. Rashid Buttar* Wholetones: Music for Peace, Healing, Sleep, and Energy* Dr. Larry Palevsky* In Sheep’s Clothing by Dr. George Simon* Lee Carroll* Millions Against Medical Mandates* www.mercola.com* The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson Additional Resources* Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them* To learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click here* Got a Picky Eater? - this can help* 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. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes 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 iTunes. 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, Cass and Len dive deep on one key concept.  It’s a short episode but the message has a long-lasting impact.  After a child is diagnosed with ASD, gung-ho parents usually dive in and intervene. They start therapy, medication, supplementation, or special diets to try to help their child.There's nothing wrong with that... but the fast path to finding answers that are right for a child on the spectrum requires a pause.  The secret this week: What You STOP Doing Matters More Than What You Start.Tune in to this week’s episode to learn why. Key TakeawaysWhy the Hippocratic Oath applies to parents, not just doctors. (01:51)It’s easy to have a false sense of confidence (03:00)Being “Coachable” is essential (04:09)When we work on ourselves, our kid's benefit (04:48)Why “The Plant Paradox” inspired this episode (06:16)A Strong Foundation includes stopping what harms (10:32)There’s power in the Pause button (12:41)Practical steps to get started today (14:08)Additional ResourcesFree Resource 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them… click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click hereGot a Picky Eater? - this can helpTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

This week, we are joined by J.B. Handley and J.B. shares his family’s Autism Miracle.   The secret he shares… Your Child Understands EVERYTHING.  J.B was afraid to hope. It was just too painful. His autism journey has been long and his son was 18 and a non-speaker.   But what seemed like a long shot and based on a friend’s dramatic change with their own son. J.B reached out to Elizabeth Vosseller of Growing Kids Therapy Center, and the rest of their story is truly amazing.J.B.’s son Jamie learned how to communicate.  He was finally able to express himself.  He could communicate his home life, how he felt about various teachers, and his likes and dislikes. And now they are starting to plan for college.  These discoveries completely transformed the Handley family. With the new understanding that our children with Autism understand everything, J.B concluded that we’ve got Autism all wrong. Through their story, J.B and Jamie hope to bring a renewed sense of hope and faith to those who might be feeling downtrodden by an Autism diagnosis.Tune in to this week’s episode to hear the whole story!Key TakeawaysHow his son communicates (03:03)Rekindled hope (11:00)Jamie could spell (15:50)The shock of his awareness (24:00)The courage of teachers who believed in Jamie (31:50)We’ve got Autism all wrong (34:20)Children with Autism understand everything (42:00)Our family has been transformed (49:15)The common traits of our children (51:30)Additional ResourcesTo purchase a copy of J.B. Handley’s and Jamison Handley’s new book Underestimated: An Autism Miracle, click here.  J.B. Handley’s Blog, click here.  To learn more about Elizabeth Vosseller and Spelling To Communicate, click here.Free Resource 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them… click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

We’re back with part two of our conversation with Dr. Zach Bush.   Dr. Bush shares so much wisdom and insights.  Please listen with an open heart (you may want to listen to this more than once).  The Secret this episode is … Autism Is a SUPERPOWER.Dr. Bush shares why the autism journey is so incredibly unique and how individuals with autism  are connected to a totally different knowledge field.  Our opportunity is to help each individual to be vibrating at their highest level.  For when we do, they will be able to share their gifts with humanity.  Dr. Bush also reminds us that Autism is just a made up-word that was created to describe a complex human experience that we learn more about each day. While recognizing the real challenges that individuals and families face, there’s also beauty and wisdom to gain.  We can choose to shift our perspective and to see with fresh eyes the gifts people with autism have and the message they share.  Autism is a SUPERPOWER.  Tune in for an incredibly enlightening conversation with Dr. Zach Bush!Key TakeawaysWhat to do when you’re craving answers (04:00)The human body is a complex machine (08:00)The autistic journey is incredibly unique (12:00)There’s no such thing as Autism (15:45)How our children pull us out of suffering (20:30)The part of Autism that needs to heal (25:40)Additional ResourcesTo learn more about Dr. Zach Bush, you can find his website hereFree Resource 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them… click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

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. The information Dr. Bush shares will empower you to look at your child and their journey differently.  We discuss the invaluable role Autism needs to play in our society and what it’s here to teach us. Our children with Autism are put on this earth to help heal humanity as a whole, and as parents, we can be their greatest ally and guide.We are blessed Dr. Bush has been a mentor and a light in our autism journey.  The wisdom and love he shares has transformed our journey to support our son, ourselves, and our family.  We are so glad to be sharing this discussion with you.  We hope that it will help shed light and hope to support your child.   Please make sure to share this episode with anyone you know who is touched by autism.  Tune in!Key TakeawaysWhy we need Autism (07:30)The courage we hold is astounding (10:50)There is no human solution for your child (13:10)What children with Autism are here to do (16:00)How do parents reframe their mindset to that of an ally? (20:20)Something fascinating about Ry (25:00)The importance of experiencing our emotions (28:46)The need to come together as a community (32:00)How our family has found freedom (35:00)Additional ResourcesTo learn more about Dr. Zach Bush, you can find his website hereHere’s the link to the book Dr. Bush mentioned On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss click hereFree Resource 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them… click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

Today, we’re exploring the concept that was true for us.  When parents judge what their child is doing as wrong they become the problem.  For only seeing the problems, you miss the solutions.   When a parent can shift their perspective, and realize they are part of the problem, they can see clearer solutions for their child.   When our son was first diagnosed with Autism, we went into hyper-fix-it mode. Every behavior that we witnessed we attributed to his diagnosis. We judged it all. And those judgments robbed us from appreciating so many beautiful moments with our child. We were so focused on the bad that we couldn’t see the good.Our hyper-focusing was truly amplifying every little thing and when you focus only on what’s wrong you can’t see what’s right- we were absolutely the problem. It’s not that we don’t think you’re doing everything you can to help your child (you wouldn’t be listening to us if that were the case). But maybe that desperate desire to fix is hindering you from accepting where your child is right now. When you can let that judgment go, you can truly be a better parent to your child. It allows for a better connection, which will ultimately help you be the best parent, and the best CEO and advocate for them and embark on a path of healing and light. Today, we’re discussing how you can do that one step at a time. Key TakeawaysWhat we mean when we say you are the problem (03:00)Every child is different (08:30)Are there beliefs that you carry that don’t serve you?  (12:45)Do you have a clear vision of where you want to go? (19:50)Claim the role of CEO (26:50)Getting aligned with your spouse (32:20)Taking things one step at a time (36:30)Additional ResourcesTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click hereWant to be Unstoppable?  Find out your Warrior Parent Score… Get your FREE score hereTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramCheck it out...Autism Parenting Secrets is number 12 on the Top 20 Autism Podcasts by Feedspot👉  https://blog.feedspot.com/autism_podcasts/

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Karen Erickson, who specializes in chiropractic care and craniosacral therapy. She shares how these modalities can truly help children with a developmental delay like Autism. We’ve seen chiropractic care provide miraculous value in our healing journey with our son and brought on Dr. Erickson to explain how it may do the same for your children, too. These healing tools can transform a child as it realigns their nervous system and in turn, can have transformative effects on their immune and digestive system due to the interconnectedness of these systems. Dr. Erickson describes both Chiropractic Care and Craniosacral Therapy and how each impacts the body and facilitates wellness. At its core, this work can provide a foundation for future progress and even kickstart children who may have plateaued in their other therapies. She urges parents to embrace the potential for change and even to gift themselves with the same healing that chiropractic work can offer. As you know, we best care for our kids when we are feeling our best. Also, stay tuned through the end as she shares her tips for parents with children who spend a lot of time in front of a digital device. And that’s most of us these days! Key TakeawaysWhy they consider Dr. Erickson to be an earth-side angel (03:30)The ability to transform a child (06:30)The interpersonal relationship of the nervous, immune, and digestive system (09:00)Incorporating Chiropractic work as early as a child’s birth experience (13:30)The difference between Chiropractic and Craniosacral work (15:20)Self-care as a parent is so important (19:00)Giving your child a strong foundation (26:10)Embrace the potential for change (32:20)Tips for children who are remote learning (34:20)Additional ResourcesTo learn more about Dr. Karen Erickson, click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click hereWant to be Unstoppable?  Find out your Warrior Parent Score… Get your FREE score here To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram Check it out...Autism Parenting Secrets is number 12 on the Top 20 Autism Podcasts by Feedspot👉  https://blog.feedspot.com/autism_podcasts/