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-SAVINGYou'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.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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 AgainstYou'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-UpThe Son-Rise Program Family Training CourseOption Institute International Learning & Training Center Option.orgThe Autism Treatment Center of America autismtreatmentcenter.orgAdditional 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 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 EVERYTHINGYou'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.orgThe Autism Treatment Center of America autismtreatmentcenter.orgAdditional 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 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 ProgressYou'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.comReferences in The Episode:Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)Medical Academy of Pediatrics Special Needs (MAPS)Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 143 - Ensure Your Doctor Meets Your CHILD’S NeedsAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 23 - Autism Is NOT HardwiredEnvironmental Working GroupAdditional 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 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 WORKYou'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 SkowronAdditional 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.