Autism Parenting Secrets

Many parents of a child with Autism can feel hopeless. They feel that the deck is stacked against them. This episode we shed light on the fact that the universe IS actually supporting them - they just can't see it yet.We know how hard it can be when your child is diagnosed with Autism. It can feel like the wind was knocked out of you and that the dreams you have for your family have been taken away. We know this, it’s how we felt after our son’s diagnosis. To those of you dealing with that heartache now, we can wholeheartedly say that the obstacles ahead can be gifts. The behaviors and challenges can be clues that will lead you to a more connected and healthy child.You just have to decide to be that detective to find what’s right for your child.  Instead of focusing on what’s wrong, choose to focus on the positive, and accept that there is a reason for the obstacles you're going through.In this episode, we're guiding you through how you can shift your perspective and open your mind and heart to the lessons to be learned at this moment!Key TakeawaysThe universe isn’t against you (02:15)Looking at the obstacles ahead as a gift (04:40)Focusing on the positive (08:30)There is a reason behind the things happening (11:20)Pivoting towards acceptance (15:00)What can you learn at this moment? (18:00)

Why Warrior? In this episode we go deep on the term "Warrior" and how it has nothing to do with War.  A Warrior is all about a parent’s love for their child and their willingness to go ALL-IN. You've heard us say it repeatedly, so we thought it was time to take a deep dive into what it truly means to be a warrior parent. At its core, a warrior parent accepts and loves their child as they are. And their focus is to do everything in their power to set their child up for success.   Their primary goal is to create an environment that provides the best opportunity for healing and progress and true connection. This work isn't easy and frequently requires a lot of un-learning on the parents' part. It usually means choosing the path less traveled.  It often requires breaking through the limitations that others put on their child.  In this episode, we're going over the characteristics of the warrior parent, why it's essential to find a great support network, and practices you can start TODAY to ensure you are showing up for your child in the best way possible.  Key TakeawaysWhat a warrior is (02:00)Why we love the term warrior (04:00)Why we need to focus on unlearning (06:05)Choosing a different path (11:15)The characteristics of a warrior (12:30)We’re about the how (15:00)It’s so important to seek out support (20:50)The way of the warrior (24:00)Things you can do today (28:15)Additional ResourcesTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Tribe Want 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/

This week, we’re taking a deep dive on using SMART Goals to help a child with Autism.Many of us use the new year as an opportunity to set new goals. And while our intentions are pure, it can be easy to let those new habits and targets fall to the wayside. This year whether your goal is for you or your child, we challenge you to take a different approach to your new plans. Take the time to really figure out what you want and build a framework around that desire to have an actionable and measurable plan to achieve it.In this episode, we’re discussing how and why setting SMART goals is key to the betterment you’ve been looking for. Join us as we walk you through creating these goals and some essential tips to keep in mind throughout the journey.  Key TakeawaysWhat happens when you don’t have goals (04:05)The definition of chaos (06:35)Why you need to start with a vision (11:45)Describing what an achievement goal is (16:50)How to create a SMART goal (20:20)Start with a single goal (26:50)Additional ResourcesTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Tribe  Want to know 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/

As we round out the year, we wanted to take a moment and offer some words of encouragement and acknowledgment for all you wonderful parents out there.  During this holiday time, we want you to fully appreciate that you are a gift for your child! We know how hard you work for your family and that sometimes it may feel like you’re falling short. But as you take some time to rest and reflect this season, please know and trust that you are already a force of nature for your child. Just as you are at this very moment! We’re sharing some ways you can take the opportunity to recharge your batteries, recognize your fantastic efforts and accomplishments, and self-work you can start today to take into the new year. We wish you a restful, peaceful, and connected holiday season!   Key TakeawaysWhat you need to trust about yourself (02:30)The cheerleader role of parenting (04:29)Understanding your role as a problem solver (06:40)How to recharge your batteries (09:50)Some work that you can start today (10:35)Additional ResourcesTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Tribe  Want to know 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/

This week, Len had a conversation with Dr. Samuel Milham, an 88-year-old epidemiologist, author, and expert on the dangers of 'Dirty Electricity'. Dirty electricity is an invisible toxin that impacts everyone, but kids on the spectrum are especially susceptible to harm. Dr. Milham shares his findings on its impact on children with Autism and how it affects parents and children as early as their time in utero. The good news is that there are practical methods to limit its exposure and better protect your family from these harmful EMF's. Dr. Samuel Milham shares what parents can do to check for dirty electricity in their homes and why simply educating ourselves on this issue can have a tremendous impact on our health in the long term.We are certainly thankful for Dr. Milham sharing his insights and believe you will take away some great value from this episode!Key TakeawaysThe impact of dirty electricity on children with Autism (04:30)Dr. Milham’s experiment in a Palm Springs school (08:00)Describing what dirty electricity is (12:20)Exposure in Utero (17:00)What parents can do to check for dirty electricity in their homes (21:10)Practical methods to limit exposure (28:05)Additional ResourcesConnect with Dr. Samuel Milham hereTo purchase a copy of Dr. Milham’s book, ‘Dirty Electricity’To learn more about the Stetzer Filters and Meter that Dr. Milham referenced, click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Tribe  Want to know 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/

This week's episode is part 2 of our discussion with our client, Helen Shanley. We discuss how support is the missing link parents need on their healing journeys. Parents often just try to manage on their own in isolation. It's hard to ask for support. But for those willing to be supported, so much more is possible! Helen's story is a testament to just that. She and her son have an incredible story of healing and hope, and so much of it can be credited to her focus on support. Helen shares why she now relies on her own wisdom for her son's care and the growth that she's experienced by working through her limiting beliefs. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about her reflections and how you, too, can adopt a supportive practice for your family!Key TakeawaysHow support played an important part in their journey (02:00)Why Helen now relies on her innate wisdom (08:20)Our kids know what they need (11:40) Reflecting on the journey so far (21:10)Focus on supporting your child rather than fixing them (26:30)Crushing through to limiting beliefs (29:15)Additional ResourcesAre You Running On All Cylinders?  Get your FREE Warrior Parent ScoreTo 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/

This week, we have a special episode for you all! We talked with our client, Helen Shanley from Ireland. She just completed our 12-week intensive program. She shares her transformation, and how taking small steps while putting less pressure on herself was huge. It paved the way for her to transform, which gave her son the space to make huge gains!The feedback we get from our clients is gratifying and always offers us a fresh and interesting perspective to the journey we're all on as parents. Our discussion with Helen starts with some of the feelings she had to navigate when her son was first given an Autism diagnosis. Feelings that you may be familiar with--the grief, loneliness, and uncertainty that is so often attached to raising a child with specific challenges.She details those initial emotions and her decision not to allow a diagnosis to define her family's quality of life. She went from putting immense pressure on herself to be the perfect parent taking all the right steps and making sure her child was doing all of the "right things to letting go and taking one step at a time.We talk about the unintentional pressure we put on ourselves and children and some self-care tips we can implement to help keep us grounded and refreshed. Tune into this week's episode to listen to Helen's encouraging story!Key TakeawaysHelen’s big aha moment  (03:30)A bit about her Autism journey (04:50)The pressure she was putting on her life (11:00)The power of our thoughts (20:05)How diet has been a complete game changer (25:40)Sometimes we unintentionally put pressure on our children (33:10)Helen’s self-care tips (35:00)Additional ResourcesAre You Running On All Cylinders?  Get your FREE Warrior Parent ScoreTo 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/

This episode, we had a conversation with Dr. Martha Herbert, a pediatric neurologist and neuroscience, on the power of synergy. She explains how the exponential impact of doing a few key interventions at the same time can lead to significant improvements in children with Autism. Dr. Herbert introduces an informative perspective on the nature of Autism as a whole. She proposes that it isn't a predisposed and fixed impairment as it’s typically described to be. Instead, Autism is the result of a combination of events, and once those incidents are isolated, parents are better able to treat the individual symptoms. This leads to healthier, happier, and more connected children.  Throughout our discussion, we touch on the importance of working on one thing at a time and understanding that Autism isn't just situated in the brain but, in actuality, the entire body. We believe this episode will help guide you to the next steps in caring for your child and enlighten you about an Autism diagnosis's true identity.  Dr. Herbert is a treasure-trove of wisdom, and we're so excited to share her insights with you!Key TakeawaysIntroduction to today’s guest (01:55)An interdisciplinary method for practitioners to communicate (7:50)Why you should start one thing at a time (11:05)What it means to help the brain work better (18:05)There is no time limit to healing your child (25:20)One of the reasons our children are sick (31:20)Autism just isn’t just in the brain (39:15)What people need to understand about Autism (42:40)The visual connector parents should make sure they have (50:00)Additional ResourcesClick here, to learn more about Dr. Martha HerbertFor Dr. Herbert’s book, The Autism Revolution: Whole-Body Strategies For Making Life All It Can Be click hereFor more information on neurofeedback, click here.  Click here to learn more about the Anat Baniel MethodAre You Running On All Cylinders?  Get your FREE Warrior Parent ScoreTo 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/

This week, we spoke with Peter Sullivan about EMFs and how this toxin can have detrimental effects on our health and, more specifically, our highly sensitive children. Peter derives his expertise from his own experiences as a parent and his career in the tech industry. He is the founder of Clear Light Ventures, whose mission is to improve human health and performance by removing widespread environmental health threats. Throughout our discussion, Peter shares some easy ways parents can determine an EMF sensitivity in their children and themselves. We also cover some practical ways to create a healing environment for our children by limiting their exposure to electromagnetic fields.Peter offers his opinion on what types of radiation we should be most concerned about and if radiofrequency is actually harmless. An informed parent is an empowered one, and we are thankful to have the opportunity to shed light on this influential toxin that is often overlooked. Tune in to find out how parents can take practical actions to reduce exposure to electromagnetic fields and wireless radiation.Key TakeawaysWhere Len and Cass met Peter Sullivan (02:00)An easy way to determine EMF sensitivity (05:15)Tips for creating a healing environment for your child (14:45)Is RF really harmless? (20:10)The social component of protecting children from EMFs (26:45)Why we need to be more concerned about dirty electricity and wireless radiation (30:11)Additional ResourcesClear Light VenturesBook list to learn more about EMFs:"Non-TinFoil Guide to EMFs""EMF'd""Dirty Electricity"Get your own meter:Trifield meterConferences, articles, and community resources:Finding a Building BiologistWireless free Tent ExperienceAutism and Wireless Exposure TACA Conference talkGeneration Zapped DVDAutism and EMF Facebook GroupJelter Calming ProtocolEMF ConferenceWireless and EMF Reduction for Autism ArticleAre You Running On All Cylinders?  Get your FREE Warrior Parent ScoreTo 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/

In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Lawrence Rosen, our integrative pediatrician, from early in our journey. We discuss why the best outcomes come from a true partnership with your doctor. It’s so important that your doctor take the time to really understand your child and for them to have the curiosity to uncover what could be most helpful in their wellness journey. With that said, he believes that the most vital thing a parent can do is trust their own intuition when it comes to the health of their child. That self-trust will guide you in picking the best practitioners for your child and facilitate a collaborative relationship with every healthcare professional you encounter. We also cover Dr. Rosen’s child-centered approach to health and healing. Through his Whole Health 4 You initiative, he aims to empower children to control their own health and build the foundational principles that encourage a life focused on nutrition, mindfulness, rest, and healthy activity. Lastly, Dr. Rosen shares that the most important thing we can do for ourselves as parents is the practice of living presently. Whether it’s through a yoga practice or daily gratitude list, that awareness will pay us back in dividends!Key TakeawaysThe first few important steps to take (03:15)The first thing Dr. Rosen tells new parents (04:45)It’s critical that parents connect with health care providers with a collaborative focus (12:45)Dr. Rosen’s hybrid care model (16:10)How he empowers children to take control of their health (21:20)Children look to parents as the model for the behaviors they’ll adopt (27:02)His two tips for parents (28:50)The single most important gift we can give ourselves (31:45)Additional ResourcesCheck out The Whole Child Center Learn more about Whole Health 4 You hereTreatment Alternatives For Children by Lawrence Rosen and Jeff CohenFollow Dr. Rosen on Instagram and keep up with the Whole Child initiative with #wholechild4youAre You Running On All Cylinders?  Get your FREE Warrior Parent ScoreTo 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/