Autism Parenting Secrets

Welcome to Episode 60 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. This week Len focuses on a single truth.Researching, planning, and strategizing are all great. But sometimes we fool ourselves into thinking that being busy is progress.  It’s useful - but it means nothing unless you do something with it.For meaningful change, for yourself or your child….Your ACTION Is Required You'll Discover:YOUR Action is Required (3:28)Your ACTION is Required (4:54) You Action IS Required (7:03)Your Action is REQUIRED (8:19) 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 Instagram If 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 59 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len dive into food. So many parents understand that food makes a difference.  For themselves and especially for their child on the spectrum.Eating clean is all about reducing inflammation - in the gut, body and brain.Going “gluten-free” is often the first special diet people try.  And it can make a huge difference for some people.The good news is that there are so many gluten-free options today.  In all stores and supermarkets, not just Whole Foods.The bad news is that many of those products include lousy (even toxic) ingredients.  So even though the product is gluten-free, that doesn’t mean it’s healthy.The other ingredients matter! The secret this week is... Most Gluten-Free Is Full of Crap You'll DiscoverGluten’s Not The Only Issue (6:51)Which Oils To Avoid (9:17) Why You Need To Be Wary of GMOs (11:31)Three Other Suspect Ingredients (13:54)The (Arguably) Worst Ingredient That’s Never On A Food Label (16:24)WTF is Carrageenan? (19:11)There Are Swaps for Everything (24:23)It’s All About Reading That Ingredient List (25:56) References in This EpisodeFood Rules by Michael Pollanhttps://www.amazon.com/Food-Rules-Eaters-Michael-Pollan/dp/014311638X/What’s On My Foodhttps://whatsonmyfood.com/One Degree Organicshttps://onedegreeorganics.com/Environmental Working Group Food Scoreshttps://www.ewg.org/foodscores/Additional ResourcesFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them:https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccessLearn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membershipGot a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeaterTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.comFollow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/ If 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 58 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len share some real-life examples about things not going your way.If you’re taking a stand for your child, you WILL piss some people off.  Family and friends often don’t get it.  Naysayers are around every corner.But that’s ok.  It comes with the territory.You can either be okay with disapproval and move forward or you can let it hold you back.And if it holds you back, it’s ultimately holding your child back too.In any given moment, a super-effective strategy is to stay true to what you know is right…This week’s secret is...You Do YOU You'll Discover:You Don’t Have To Get Triggered (2:28)You Can Pivot Quickly (8:00)Simply Pausing Allows You To Respond (9:38)Triggers Are Reminders (10:35)Judging Less Is Doable (11:30)People Pleasing Is Not Necessary (13:43) Additional Resources:Learn how to create healthier versions of your kid's favorite foods.  Join the Free 5-Day Cassava Flour Power Challenge - starts August 2nd.  Goto www.cassavamama.comFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them:https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccessLearn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membershipGot a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeaterTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.comFollow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/ If 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 Autism Parenting Secrets. This week’s episode is about invisible toxins.  Excessive exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is a concern for everyone.  And children on the autism spectrum might be even more susceptible to harm.Our guest is Dave Stetzer of Stetzer Electric.  Dave is a prominent figure in this field and has deep expertise on radio wave sickness - now known as dirty electricity.With over 30 years of experience, initially in the US Air Force and then with his own company, Dave promotes awareness and provides solutions that help people reduce their exposure to this invisible threat.  This is an important topic that hasn’t received the attention it warrants.The good news is that dirty electricity can be measured and remediated.The secret this week is Dirty Electricity DEMANDS AttentionYou'll Discover:What Exactly Is Radio Wave Sickness a.k.a. Dirty Electricity (4:50)The Reason This Matters for Kids On The Spectrum (6:50)Why Dirty Electricity Might Be The Biggest EMF Concern (15:21)What’s More Hazardous - Schools or Homes? (21:58)The Reason People Aren’t Informed (30:37)The Two Most Problematic Rooms in the House (42:55)Taking Action Can Have An Immediate Impact (48:26)  About Our GuestDave Stetzer, President/CEO of Stetzer Electric, Inc.Dave Stetzer has been an electrician by training, education, and experience for over 30 years. He joined the United States Air Force in December 1970 and began his career in electricity when he attended electronics school at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi Mississippi.During this training, Dave was given top-secret military clearance, as much of the electronic equipment he worked on was, and still remains, highly classified. Dave completed training as a ground radio communications electronics technician.  There he diagnosed and repaired a variety of electronic equipment, including PC boards, Klystron tubes, and integrated circuits, as well as highly classified military electronic equipment, employing among other things, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and digital frequency counters.In February 1972, Dave received an assignment to go to Vietnam and was sent to KY8-38 Crypto School at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas where his top-secret military clearance was upgraded to include crypto access. Upon completion of this training, Dave returned to the 676 Radar Squadron at Antigo Air Force Station pending his November port call to Vietnam; his assignment was subsequently changed due to the official ending of the Vietnam War in September 1972. Dave’s duties continued as before, with the additional tasks of diagnosing, maintaining and repairing highly classified crypto electronic equipment. Upon completion of his tour of duty, Dave received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force.In 1975, Dave founded Stetzer Electric, Inc. and remains the president of the company to this day. Since the firm’s inception, Dave has specialized in power control in industry, municipalities, and motor control centers. For more than the past decade, Dave has focused more attention on power quality analysis and troubleshooting, which led to the founding of Stetzer Consulting, LLC and the development of the STETZERiZER (Graham-Stetzer) Filter and Microsurge Meter. References in This EpisodeStetzer Electrichttps://www.stetzerelectric.com/STETZERiZER® Microsurge Meterhttps://www.stetzerelectric.com/store/microsurge-meter/STETZERiZER® Filterhttps://www.stetzerelectric.com/store/stetzerizer-filters/Dr. Jelter Protocolhttps://clearlightventures.blogspot.com/2014/07/emf-reduction-for-autism.html Additional ResourcesLearn how to create healthier versions of your kid's favorite foods.  Join the Free 5-Day Cassava Flour Power Challenge - starts August 2nd.  Goto www.cassavamama.comFree 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 Instagram If 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 56 of Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Mary Anne Tierney joins Cass and Len to discuss EMFs (electromagnetic fields).Mary Anne is a certified Building Biologist and Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist certified by the Building Biology Institute (BBI), Since 2011, she has been measuring, mitigating, and educating on the health effects of EMFs. With a background as a psychiatric nurse, public health educator, and recovering electro-sensitive individual.She founded Blue Ridge EMF Solutions in 2018, providing high-quality, solution-focused assessments that focus on measurable, affordable means for joyful, low-EMF living.This conversation focuses on this key question:How can parents take control and create a safer environment for their child in the car?Whether it’s a short drive or a long road trip, playing defense in the car makes sense.  While EMFs are everywhere, they are much more concentrated and harmful within the confines of a car.But the good news is there are ways to reduce exposure while keeping things interesting and fun.The empowering secret this week is… Simple Tech Changes Make Summer Travel Safe You'll Discover:What Are The Four Types of Exposures to Watch Out For (8:00)Reducing Radio Frequencies For Kids of the Spectrum is Critical (9:08)Why Magnetic Fields Matter (11:05)Dirty Electricity is a Huge Concern (11:52)The Home is Hazardous, The Car Is Worse (18:52) 16:01Streaming Takes a Toll (24:26)  21:15Meters Are Essential (28:09) 25:10Why Making a Call on Your Phone Should NOT Be Done in the Car (33:05)The Three Principles for Lowering Exposure (35:30)So Much IS Within Your Control, Plan Ahead (37:24)Hybrid Cars Are Huge Sources of Dirty Electricity (43:15)Grounding Yourself Provides a Reset (49:19) Tune in now to learn more! About Our Guest:Blue Ridge EMF Solutionswww.blueridgeemfsolutions.com/Tech Safe Travel: an Opportunity for Low-EMF Family Funhttps://www.blueridgeemfsolutions.com/2021/06/30/tech-safe-travel-an-opportunity-for-low-emf-family-fun/ References in This Episode:Screenstrong.comwww.screenstrong.com/Safe and Sound Pro II RFv Meter https://safelivingtechnologies.com/products/safe-and-sound-pro-ii-rf-meter.htmlTrifield® EMF Meter Model TF2https://amzn.to/3dB3ZjgLessEMF.comwww.lessemf.comElectraHealthwww.electrahealth.com/Shield Your Bodyhttps://www.shieldyourbody.com/A Happy Habitathttp://www.ahappyhabitat.com/carsThe EI Wellspring.comhttps://www.eiwellspring.org/Additional ResourcesFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them:https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccessLearn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membershipGot a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeaterTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.comFollow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/ If 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 55 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. This episode is all about the importance of focusing on the Root Cause.  If the aim is lasting results, today’s topic is an important one.It’s easy to get caught up in quick fixes.  To see improvements fast.  For your child, this may include reducing or stopping problem behaviors.  But in addition to doing what you can tactically, it’s important to spend some effort on identifying and then taking action on the root cause as well.This week’s secret is...Root Cause Focus = Lasting Change You'll Discover:Early Intervention Services Are Symptom-Focused (3:05)Improvements Are Possible In So Many Areas (5:00) Autism is a Label of Symptoms, For Purposes of Treating Symptoms (6:55)It's a Brain Issue That’s Stealing the Mind (8:05)Root Cause > Cause > Symptoms (9:00)Business Tools Can Help YOU Get Better (14:30)It Takes Simple Steps and Curiosity (17:10)Some Doctors ARE Focused on the Root Cause  (18:45) References in This EpisodeFunctional Medicinehttps://www.ifm.org/functional-medicine/MAPS Doctorshttps://www.medmaps.org/clinician-directory/ Additional ResourcesFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them:https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccessLearn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membershipGot a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeaterTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.comFollow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/ If 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 54 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.Sometimes we tell ourselves stories that seem right. But in truth, they disempower us. They don't help.One of those stories is some variation of…“I've done it all, and nothing has worked”“There's nothing more that I can do to help my child”“I’ve tried everything”We hear this all the time from other parents and we told ourselves this story as well.But the truth is - it’s a lie.The secret this week is There's ALWAYS Something You Can DoYou'll Discover:It’s Easy To Slip Into Victim Mentality (4:10)Why Letting Go of a False Story is Step 1 (6:40)Why Expectations Don’t Help (8:10)The two “P”s are Essential (10:10)Pausing Can Be a Power Move (12:20)Your Child Feeds Off Of You (15:25)References in This EpisodeAutism Treatment Evaluation Checklist:https://www.autism.org/autism-treatment-evaluation-checklist/Additional ResourcesFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them:https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccessLearn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membershipGot a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeaterTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.comFollow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/If 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 53 of the Autism Parenting Secrets.This is the first episode of Autism Parenting Secrets that is NOT intended for a parent of a child with autism.If you’re our usual listener and you’re a parent - this is for someone close to you.Your spouse or partnerYour parents or in-laws (you child’s grandparents)Your siblings, aunts, uncles...Your close friendsWe have a message for the people in your life who deep-down want to support you.People who have the best of intentions.People who are open to suggestions on how they can play an even more useful and powerful role.Simple shifts can make a HUGE difference.The secret this week is Family & Friends Can TRANSFORM TooYou'll Discover:Parents Want to Be Seen and Heard (5:20)Your Judgments Don’t Help (10:25)They Don’t Need More Advice (13:05)Your Advice Might Not Help, and It Could Hurt (16:07)It’s NOT About You (21:30)Additional ResourcesFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them:https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccessLearn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membershipGot a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeaterTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.comFollow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/If 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 52 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. Parenting is beautiful but it can also feel maddening, confusing, and all-consuming.  Especially parenting a child with autism, it’s a very different experience.  And it can feel so draining at times. In this episode, Cass and Len talk about the mother of all energy boosts.A practice you can do anytime and as often as you like.  It’s so much better than any medication, supplementation or even a vacation.When the journey feels hard and stress and anxiety dominate, gratitude is the best way to not only stop the stress but to feel the opposite.So allow gratitude. Don’t just think about what you’re grateful for.  FEEL IT.  The secret this week is Not Just Grateful, Grateful AFYou'll Discover:How Stress Can Be A Useful Cue (2:05)It’s Common To NOT Be Open To Gratitude (3:20) Perception Influences Everything (5:23)Gratitude Paves The Way Positivity (8:00)It All Comes Down To Energy Management (9:56)Enduring The Journey Doesn’t Work (11:35)The 5 Steps To Make Gratitude a Habit (13:40) Additional ResourcesFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them:https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccessLearn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membershipGot a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeaterTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.comFollow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/ If 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 51 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Len explores how intelligence is about much more than IQ.There are many, many more ‘intelligences’ that matter as much or even more than IQ.Emotional Intelligence and Heart Intelligence are two examples.  They matter.  Especially for parents of a child on the autism spectrum.The good news is that parents already have these intelligences, they just may not be aware of them.  And wherever they are, these key intelligences can absolutely be strengthened and developed further.Tune in now to learn more! You'll Discover:IQ Can Change and It’s Overrated (3:25)There Are Many Intelligences That Can Matter Even More (4:20) Heart Intelligence Spawns Emotional Intelligence (6:10)Developing Emotional Intelligence and Mental Immunity (7:40)Heart/Brain Communication is Constant and Lopsided (9:20)Three Things You can Do Now (12:20)Why HRV Matters (14:15)The Many Ways You Can Improve HRV (16:50) The secret this week is You’re Smarter Than You Think Additional ResourcesFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them:https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccessLearn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membershipGot a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeaterTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.comFollow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/ If 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!