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Autism Parenting Secrets

Len Arcuri, Cass Arcuri

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Are you a parent of a child with Autism? Are you ready to rise above the diagnosis? Each week on Autism Parenting Secrets, we are going to share how you can rise up and become the parent you need to be. Get personalized support at: elevatehowyounavigate.com
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Antoinette Freedgood is a certified life coach empowering parents of autistic children. Using empathy, personal experience, and proven strategies, she helps families confidently navigate autism, celebrating strengths and fostering growth, resilience, and positive change for both children and parents. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE
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The World of Autism

Dr. Jeff Knight

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Dr. Jeff Knight is on a mission to helping families find greater hope, freedom, peace of mind and confidence in helping their children that suffer from symptoms related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Knowing that there is no one “cure” to autism, Dr. Knight breaks down key topics and solutions to helping children with autism dealing with the myriad of obstacles related to gut and digestive health, proper nutrition, challenges with sleep (insomnia), detoxification of the brain and body, n ...
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Here at Beyond the Spectrum we are a private, non-profit school who assist children with Autism, Down Syndrome, and related disabilities. We have always served students but would like to be a stronger resource for the entire family. In this podcast we will explain the various therapeutic interventions we provide for our individuals, discuss important processes for caregivers as their children grow older, and have conversations with parents, caregivers, and individuals about their journeys.
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I'm Michelle, an Autism Mom & Life Coach for Parents of Children with Autism. I am expert in helping parents Potty Train and Improve the Communication Skills of their children, with a "straight forward" results-driven approach. My mission is to help every child with Autism to reach their greatest potential by empowering the most important people in their lives, THEIR PARENTS! I provide Autism Parents with the mental, emotional and tactical tools and strategies to help their child with what I ...
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All Things Sensory by Harkla

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L

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Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you b ...
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Welcome to Ideas at Play, the go-to podcast for busy pediatric occupational therapy professionals! Whether you're in school-based settings, early intervention, or outpatient practice, we bring you evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and engaging discussions to support your OT practice with children, teens, and young adults. Each episode features: A deep dive into recent pediatric OT research and how to apply it. "Nailed It or Failed It," where we share what’s working—and what isn’t—in ...
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Autism & Neurodiversity

Jason & Debbie Grygla

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Parenting or working with neurodivergent children, teens, or young adults? Join us Jason Grygla, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder and Director of NeuroDev, a specialized mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults, and Debbie Grygla, Certified Parent Coach as we share practical tools, expert insights, and personal experiences to help you better support neurodivergents and foster their growth, development, and emotional well-being.
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Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of raising a neurodivergent child? Full-Tilt Parenting is here to help. Hosted by parenting activist and author Debbie Reber, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating life with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), giftedness, and twice-exceptional (2e) kids. With expert interviews and candid conversations, you'll discover practical solutions for things like school challenges and refusal, therapy options, a ...
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Professor Harriet Hiscock and Associate Professor Emma Sciberras help you identify sleeping problems in your children, from infancy to secondary school, and give you easy to understand steps to improve their sleep cycles and overall health. Covering the importance of sleep at each development stage and whether you should be concerned about more common issues like snoring and sleep apnoea as well as looking into more specialised areas like sleep among children with ADHD or autism. For more ep ...
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What if parenting your Autistic or PDA child didn’t feel so overwhelming — and you finally had support that honours your family? I’m Chantal Hewitt — a PDA autistic, ADHD mother of three, including a PDA autistic son; an experienced educator with more than a decade in early childhood education and development; and a Family Autism & PDA Support Coach for parents who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or quietly isolated as they try to make sense of their child’s needs. I created Attuned Spectrum fo ...
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Discover a world of support and transformation with this podcast, dedicated to parents of children on the autism spectrum. We dive into energetic tools and resources that address autism, Asperger's, aphasia, apraxia, and more. Learn how the Telepathy Tapes Podcast inspired my decision to share my experiences working with autistic children, their parents and visiting some of my nonspeaking clients on the hill. Find unique advice on nonverbal communication, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Co ...
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The Kids Wellness Podcast is your hub for creating happier, healthier lives for children. Hosted by Giselle Shardlow M.Ed., founder of Kids Yoga Stories, this podcast features inspiring guests from all areas of children's health and wellness. Whether you're an educator, pediatric therapist, yoga instructor, counselor, parent, or anyone working with kids, each episode offers practical tools, engaging stories, and expert insights to help children thrive emotionally and physically. Join us as w ...
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Welcome to the autismfamilystory podcast. This is a podcast for moms of kids on the autism spectrum and other special needs. In this podcast you will get to learn different strategies to help your own kids with autism which I have personally learned over the years in raising my son on the spectrum My name is Vidya Banerjee and I am so excited to have you on my podcast
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Moms Talk Autism Podcast

Shannon Korza, Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer

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The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs. We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence. Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage. We do not hold degrees in medicine ...
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Young & Healthy

Cincinnati Children’s

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Cincinnati Children’s Young & Healthy features thoughts and perspectives from kids health experts, patients, families – and even kids! – on all things pediatric health. Join us for lively conversations about current health topics and issues that affect children today. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.
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Follow Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist Emily Roper as she discusses common problems she encounters working with children with developmental delays. She takes a deep dive into things like primitive reflexes, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, brain development, pregnancy, birth and more. This podcast provides information to parents and providers alike to bring understanding and help to children with developmental delays.
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Tara Hunkin is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive a resource that shares with you the latest science, tips, resources and tools to help you on the path to health and happiness for your child with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or learning disabilities. Tara's own experiences with her daughter -- combined with as much training as she can get her hands on, research she can dig into, and conferences she can att ...
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Therapod Podcast

Banu Rekha Balaji

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The Therapod podcast is a valuable resource created by a team of experienced clinicians- Hosted by Banu Balaji, an experienced occupational therapist. Joining us as Co-host this season we have Georgie Cooney, dedicated teacher, author, and dyslexia specialist with years of experience supporting learners with Specific Learning Difficulties. This podcast aims to provide accessible and practical information for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children, especially those with ...
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Play Therapy Community

Jackie Flynn, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

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This podcast was created to help parents around the world with the "biggies" of family life. Play Therapy Community will present a fresh, insightful episode once a week, usually on Thursday mornings. On this podcast, we will cover topics such as picky eaters, struggles in school, behavioral issues, grief and loss, and so much more. We'll also delve into specific diagnosis such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disabilities, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, etc. Difficult top ...
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Walk With Me Mom: Burnout to Balance is a podcast for moms raising autistic children who are struggling with burnout, guilt, and overwhelm. Hosted by Nicki an autism mom who’s been there, each episode offers practical tips, mindset shifts, and heartfelt support to help you navigate the chaos and create more balance in your life. Whether you're dealing with meltdowns, managing fear, or learning to release guilt, this podcast is here to help you find peace, reclaim your time, and get back to f ...
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Interviews with people dealing with housing problems and welfare cuts. Dislike for those who let it all happen. Kate Belgrave Journalist and blogger Contact: [email protected] Homepage photos courtesy of Latoya, the mother of the little boy with autism in the first episode.
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We chat to parents of ASD children (of all ages) about their experiences; from diagnosis to therapies and activities, and beyond. They kindly share their insights and advice to help other families out there. And to help parents realise they're not alone! Many families are going through the same and similar ups and downs and can reach out to us if they'd like to connect with our guests.
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Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT | Anxiety & OCD Specialist

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Kimberley Quinlan, an anxiety specialist for over 15 years, delivers Science-Based Solutions for Anxiety, Panic, Depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, & other difficult emotions. The New York Times listed Your Anxiety Toolkit as one of the "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" (April 27, 2024). We are on a mission to help people who want to thrive in the face of anxiety and other mental health struggles. A beautiful life is possible!
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Get Connected

106.7 Lite fm (WLTW-FM)

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New York City's 106.7 Lite FM's weekly talk show with host Nina del Rio, speaking with influencers, experts, and NYC non-profits. New episodes air first on WLTW-NY every Sunday, 7-7:30am EST.
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Hello Health Moms Empowered, shows women and men how to be strong, positive leaders for their families. Explore health and wellness with medical experts. Discover the connection of traditional medicine, nutrition, and natural plant-based products. Hear the inspirational lessons that your host Pamela learned fighting for her son's life. Now is the time to look at your health symptoms and ask "why?" and "how?". Doctors, health, and wellness leaders share stories of hope and healing, here on th ...
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Your Anxious Child

Edward Plimpton

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This is a podcast for parents for who have an anxious child. Practical suggestions are given to help with a wide range of situations in which anxiety can interfere with a child's life
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Here on Equine Assisted World. We look at the cutting edge and the best practices currently being developed and, established in the equine assisted field. This can be psychological, this can be neuropsych, this can be physical, this can be all of the conditions that human beings have that these lovely equines, these beautiful horses that we work with, help us with. Your Host is New York Times bestselling author Rupert Isaacson. Long time human rights activist, Rupert helped a group of Bushme ...
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The Super Daddy Club

Lendo Mutambala & Ryan Ball

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Welcome to The Super Daddy Club podcast, a premier family program tailored for parents eager to expand their knowledge and enhance their parenting repertoire. Our podcast explores diverse parenting dynamics, with a keen interest in the evolving role of fathers in raising children. Our mission is to empower men to transition and excel in their responsibilities as Fathers. Join us on this enlightening journey as we engage with seasoned professionals who offer invaluable insights into understan ...
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Welcome to the Stories About Autism podcast, hosted by James Hunt, the dad of two autistic boys. Each week he'll be joined by a special guest, who will be telling their own story about autism. James will be talking to autistic adults, parents and family members of children with autism, and professionals who work with autistic individuals. In doing so he hopes to create a greater understanding of autism and show just how different and unique everybody in the autism community's story is. This ...
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To Huaa Yon

Sharlie Wason

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Can stories work even for Children with Special Needs? Will Children with profound or severe Special Needs understand stories? Can Stories work as a coping tool for Children with Special Needs? Or do they have the power of catering to their sensory needs? Can they just be used as a technique for the modification of undesirable behaviors? Or are they a potential tool to HELP them reach their full potential? To Huaa Yon is first of its kind podcast that is here to empower Special Needs Educato ...
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The Child Psych Podcast

Institute of Child Psychology

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The ChildPsych Podcast brings to you the top parenting & mental health experts in the world. Designed to educate and inspire you with current research & concrete strategies that foster resiliency & healing in children and teens. Most importantly we’re here because we need to raise a generation of children who don’t need to recover from their childhoods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Autism Unpacked

Options Autism

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Autism Unpacked is a brilliant new podcast for parents, families and carers of autistic children. Each episode empowers parents on their journey, sharing helpful information, new thinking, challenging misconceptions and providing clear answers to recurring questions. Host, Rosie Gill-Moss, talks to guests who are experts in education and therapeutic support, bringing you jargon-free advice and guidance together with practical, first-hand knowledge, tips and information. It’s a chance to be p ...
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Autism Coaching Community is initially a podcast for parents & carers who have a child diagnosed with autism. However, this podcast will also be very interesting for parents who haven't got a diagnosis yet but they have a gut feeling that something is wrong. In this podcast we want to share our journey to inspire yours. There will be solo episodes, interviews with parents and professionals all with the aim to help you to unlock your child's potential.
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Welcome to the "Experience Miracles" Podcast w/ Dr. Tony Ebel – where we provide HOPE, ANSWERS, and DRUG-FREE HELP to parents navigating their children’s chronic health challenges. In each episode, we bring you inspiring stories and dig into the latest science of resilience, breakthroughs, and healing shared by fellow moms and leading experts in pediatric health. We’re here to answer all of your burning questions and empower you to advocate for your family! We believe that every child has th ...
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Heart Talk

Dr. Michelle Harris

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Sometimes, it is difficult to cope with grief (death of a loved-one), divorce, loss of a friendship etc. Sometimes, it is the frustration of raising teens or children with autism or behavioral issues. Sometimes, your just having a problem accepting your own truths. Whatever that something is - Dr. Michelle Harris is available to help you get through it and grow from it. Dr. Harris is compassionate, honest and real. She’s anointed to help you successfully navigate through life’s pressing issu ...
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Stories of Hope in Hard Times

Tamara K. Anderson

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Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, discouraged or anxious about life’s problems and challenges? Join me, Tamara K. Anderson, each Wednesday to hear real stories and lessons learned through adversity’s refining fire with God's help. You will hear interviews from normal people (just like you) who have had scrapes with death, been fired from jobs, survived the death of a loved one, experienced extreme health challenges, mental illness, or disabilities. My mission is to provide motivation, inspirat ...
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For parents and carers, Child and Educational Psychologist Andrew Greenfield looks at the issues our children are facing. From testing to behavioural issues and diagnosis of ADHD, OCD and autism, this podcast gives you a better understanding of what it all means along with practical information to assist you and your child. This podcast was produced by CommTogether - Podcasts done for you
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Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent Advocate

Amy D. Taylor | Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent Advocate

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Join Amy as she explores mental health, neurodivergence, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, OCD and more. Candid conversations in a safe space for sharing experiences and knowledge from those with lived experience and those who help us. Sign up for Amy's SKOOL community here: https://www.skool.com/advancing-with-amy-1796/about?ref=0ee80f799c26413c886ef42b85249bf1 Sign up for Amy's newsletter for a free "Who Am I" journal at https://www.advancingwithamy.com/WHO-AM-I-Journal-opt-in To support the ...
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Please SEND help's Podcast

please SEND help with Robyn & Sarah

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Two SEND mums winging life, trying to keep the kids alive and ourselves sane. A relaxed podcast about everything SEND and how WE navigate this journey. From the little wins in life down to wiping the sh*t off your walls. This is a podcast for anyone who has a little bit of dark humour in them and uses this as a coping mechanism (or not!). We know how important it is to have a village when it comes to our SEND children and we would love for you to be a part of this village!
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Sesame Street in Communities brings free video content of everyone’s favorite, furry Muppet friends as they help children and the adults in their lives reach their highest potential. Grover and the gang will tackle a variety of topics that face children in the areas of health and well-being, school readiness, and emotional well-being. Some of the content and topics presented are more sensitive, so you should preview before sharing it with a child.
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12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep (no loops or fades)

12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep | Achieve Restful Sleep, Soothe a Baby, Mask Unwanted Noise, Calm Your Anxiety

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The #1 Sound Machine Podcast in the world, downloaded over 300 million times 😴 Brought to you by Dwellspring. Download the Dwellspring App! Apple App Store | Google Play Store 🗣️ Follow Us on Instagram & TikTok @dwellspring.io --- Insomniacs...parents...travelers...noisy neighbor sufferers...rejoice! 12 hours of uninterrupted Sound Machines to help achieve deep & restful sleep, soothe a baby, mask unwanted noise, or calm your anxiety. All episodes are available for free in their entirety whe ...
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The Other Side of Autism: Life Without Words is a podcast dedicated to families raising nonverbal autistic children. Hosted by Leann, a mom on a mission, this show gives voice to the unheard—sharing powerful stories from parents, professionals, and non-speaking autistic adults who live this reality every day. Each episode is a blend of raw honesty, lived experience, and practical insight. Whether you're looking for understanding, community, or just need to know you're not alone, this podcast ...
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Are you tired of the daily battles, the problems with listening and focus, meltdowns over minor frustrations, and the constant feeling of walking on eggshells in your own home? If you're a parent who feels overwhelmed, stuck in a cycle of reactivity, and utterly exhausted from trying to manage your child's challenging behaviors, you are not alone. You've tried everything—the sticker charts, the timeouts, the endless negotiations—but nothing creates lasting change. The answer isn't more disci ...
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The Fresh Air Fund is a New York City institution, a 150-year old nonprofit known for summer adventures for urban kids with their signature Volunteer Host Family programs and free sleep-away camps. Among their year-round programs is the College Connections Program for high schoolers which hosts workshops to help students with the college applicatio…
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EPIC Players, New York’s leading neuro-inclusive theater company, led by Founder and Executive Artistic Director Aubrie Therrien, presents the world premiere of the original play “BUM BUM (or, this farce has Autism)”, by award winning playwright Dave Osmundsen, Dec 4 - 14 at Here Arts Center in Manhattan. Epic Players is a nonprofit, neuro-diverse …
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Let us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your comments In this third and final episode from our series, Dr. Robert Melillo discusses the complexities of autism, the challenges faced by parents, and the innovative Melillo Method aimed at improving brain development in children. He emphasizes the importance of u…
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In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses retained primitive reflexes and their role in neurodevelopmental disorders. He challenges the common perception that retained primitive reflexes are a primary root cause of issues like autism and ADHD. Instead, Dr. Ebel argues that retained reflexes are a secondary or terti…
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If you’ve ever wondered what coaching actually feels like, this episode lifts the curtain. So many parents love the content, listen to the podcasts, read the books… but the moment they think about being coached, fear and uncertainty take over. What if I cry? What if I say the wrong thing? What if it doesn’t work for me? In this gentle, honest episo…
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Academic coach and author of The Disintegrating Student, Jeannine Jannot, Ph.D., shares insights on why previously high performing students might fall apart and offers strategies for building skills and resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber
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In this episode, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Celisse Barrett — a practitioner whose work blends equine‑assisted therapy, movement‑based regulation, and full‑scale equestrian spectacle. From trick riding, vaulting, and Roman riding to using these same performance skills day‑to‑day with clients, Celisse shows how horses become partners in confidence‑…
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Some children feel everything : the moods in a room, the pain of others, even the tension that adults think they’re hiding. In this heartfelt conversation, Tania sits down with Dr. Judith Orloff, psychiatrist and author of The Empath’s Survival Guide, to explore what it means to raise and support an empathic or highly sensitive child. Together they…
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Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming 🎁 In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite sensory-friendly gift ideas for kids and adults, plus creative experience gifts that go beyond toys. We cover: Our top 10 sensory-friendly gift ideas for kids. Unique and practical gift ideas for adults. Why experience-based gifts can be so m…
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Holiday shopping with purpose starts here! This week we're sharing our favorite gift ideas for therapists, kids, and everyone on your list. Discover directories of disabled-owned businesses for fun new ideas, then hear about our favorite therapy products like light-up pop tubes, bubble tongs, and the bow-and-arrow set. We're also highlighting self-…
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Parenting a tween or teen who swings from calm to chaos in seconds can leave you walking on eggshells. One minute they’re fine, and the next—doors slam, voices rise, and you’re wondering what just happened. You’re not alone. Those big mood swings aren’t “attitude.” They’re signals that your child’s nervous system is in distress. Let’s dive into the…
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If you’ve been collecting strategy after strategy and still feel stuck in meltdowns, shutdowns, or constant overwhelm, I want you to hear this clearly: it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because strategies only work when the right foundations are in place for your child’s nervous system — and for you. In this episode, I talk about: Why “m…
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Welcome to EMDR Playground, the podcast for therapists who want to integrate EMDR and play with confidence, clarity, and creativity. Hosted by Jackie Flynn, Registered Play Therapist, EMDRIA Trainer, and author of the EMDR with Kids Flipchart, this show explores how fidelity to the EMDR model, a deep understanding of the nervous system, and the lan…
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In this powerful dad-to-dad conversation, Dr. Tony Ebel sits down with Zack Ponder, host of the Unspecial podcast and author of Special Days. Zack shares his journey from teaching profound autism for seven years to discovering the often-overlooked needs of parents in the special needs community. The conversation takes an emotional turn as Zack open…
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Welcome to Episode 283 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week’s guest is someone I admire deeply. Few people have shaped the autism world more than Patricia Lemer. She’s a counselor, diagnostician, longtime host of Autism Detectives, and the author of the essential books Outsmarting Autism and now Total Load Theory: Transforming Lives in Autism, AD…
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Discover how gratitude can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation, especially for parents of children on the autism spectrum. Through personal stories and practical tips, learn how to infuse gratitude into daily life, even in challenging moments. Embrace the deep gratitude that transcends circumstances and brings peace and light into you…
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Today’s conversation is all about understanding and supporting autistic identity—how it develops, why it matters, and the ways parents and educators can help nurture it. I’m joined by Rebecca Duffus and Lyric Rivera, two incredible advocates doing powerful work in this space, and the authors of the new Autism, Identity & Me workbook for kids, and t…
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Download our Mobile App! iOS | Android --- Your shoes create a satisfying crunch on the gravel beneath your feet. In the distance, children are playing, but you are content to be here, alone with your thoughts. Observe the timeless interplay of shadow and sunlight; nature is in balance. Ground and center yourself, absorbing the tranquility of this …
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In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, Sasha chats with Dr. Erin Michaud, a Speech-Language Pathologist and BCBA-D with over 20 years of experience supporting infants at high likelihood for autism. Dr. Michaud shares what she’s learning from the Early Markers of Autism Project, including the earliest behavioral indicators to look for and how…
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Send us a text In this episode, Banu and Aofie highlight the significant and often under-recognized challenges faced by neurodivergent women, particularly those with ADHD, due to the intense impact of hormonal fluctuations throughout their lives. The core idea is that the already difficult nature of living with ADHD is magnified by the cycle of hor…
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While healthcare is top of mind for so many, we speak with a New York State organization focused on children’s health. Kayleigh Zaloga is the president and CEO of the New York State Coalition for Children's Behavioral Health, a statewide association of children's service providers. CCBH represents 50 provider agencies with 21,000 employees who serv…
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iHeartRadio NY is once again teaming up with WhyHunger for Hungerthon. Hungerthon is an annual radio tradition, organized by Why Hunger to educate and raise funds to confront the root causes of hunger in America, and defend the right to nutritious food for all. You can take action, donate or bid on exclusive iHeartRadio auction items at Hungerthon.…
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In this special holiday edition of Helping Families Go Beyond the Podcast, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with Dr. Valerie Roth and Dawn Wisniewski to share practical, compassionate strategies for families with neurodivergent learners navigating the busy holiday season. From prepping relatives for sensory-friendly gatherings to handling unsolicited…
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In this episode, we share the practical, annoying, random, and downright hilarious things we never expected to be grateful for as autism parents. From the little lifesavers that get us through the day to the weird wins only our community understands, we read your submissions and add a few of our own. It’s light, relatable, and a reminder that somet…
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When every request turns into a power struggle, it can leave you exhausted, frustrated, and questioning everything you’re doing as a parent. But here’s the truth: your child isn’t trying to make your life harder—their brain is stuck in survival mode. Let me break down what’s really happening when kids seem defiant and how parents can shift from cha…
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In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel tackles one of the most concerning issues in pediatric healthcare: the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics to children. With 30% of antibiotics prescribed to kids being unnecessary (according to CDC research), Dr. Tony breaks down the real consequences this has on children's long-term health. He explains how antib…
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So many autism parents know exactly what their children need, yet feel completely disconnected from what they want. This episode is an invitation to come home to yourself again. Today we explore dreams and desires, not the therapy plans or school goals you manage every day, but the quiet wishes that belong entirely to you. If you have ever thought,…
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Executive functioning/education coach Seth Perler explores the concept of resistance in differently-wired kids and shares strategies and tools for how parents can support their kids in learning how to face their resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber
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Welcome to Episode 282 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Every parent wants transformation for their child. But it doesn’t come from guesswork. Real change happens when the right support is identified and applied with precision. That’s why I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Jerry Kartzinel. He last joined us in Episode 199, “Autism is Treatable.” Dr. Jerry…
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✨ “Fun is the foundation of transformation. Once people laugh, anything becomes possible.” – Troy Shaw ✨ “Clichés are cliches because they’re true – when you make horses healthier and happier, you make humans healthier and happier, too.” – Rupert Isaacson What happens when a corporate manager swaps the boardroom for the barn? In this heartwarming e…
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Teachers and therapists often see students struggling with focus, posture, handwriting, or behavior but the root cause might not be what you think. Retained primitive reflexes can have a huge impact in the classroom. 📚 In this episode, you’ll learn: What primitive reflexes are and why they matter How retained reflexes show up in school settings Sim…
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In this episode, Tammy and Tania unpack one of the most common questions parents ask: “How old is old enough to stay home alone?” Together, they explore the developmental skills kids need before taking this step—things like emotional regulation, problem-solving, impulse control, and knowing what to do in an emergency. They also talk about age guide…
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Running in circles, flapping arms, spinning with ribbons—Heather Kuhaneck, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, explains why joining in play with kids creates the connection that makes therapy possible. As editor of Case-Smith’s Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, co-creator of the Sensory Processing Measure, and program director at Southern Connectic…
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Parenting a child who’s melting down while you’re barely holding it together yourself can feel impossible. One minute you’re calm, and the next—you’re yelling too. You didn’t mean to, but their meltdown triggered yours. You’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. It means both of your nervous systems are overwhelmed. Let me share why…
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Join us as I explore the profound power of asking angels for help, a practice that has brought incredible miracles into my life. Discover real-life stories of divine intervention and learn how you can gain access to a life-changing free mini-class. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invite angelic guidance into your everyday experiences. 00:40 D…
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In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel reveals why the vagus nerve is the key to unlocking autism healing and recovery. He explains how this critical nerve—controlling digestion, immune function, speech, and social-emotional connection—is often injured during birth trauma, the "moonwalking bear" that conventional medicine overlooks. Dr. Tony demonstrates w…
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Today we’re unpacking a topic that so many families struggle to understand—Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD—especially when it shows up in children. My guest is Dr. Tamar Chansky, a clinical psychologist and author of the newly updated and revised edition of her seminal book Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In our convers…
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If you’ve been trying everything to support your PDA or Autistic child through meltdowns and nothing is working, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually helps. In this episode, I share the single shift that changed everything in our home when it came to supporting my PDA autistic son. For years, I approached his meltdowns like…
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Children with ASD often qualify for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a Section 504 plan. Each of these programs promotes support for students to access their learning environment. Anyone on the IEP team can suggest accommodations: Teachers, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and even parents and admin…
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The statistics on Black education in Alabama tell a painful truth—our children are being pushed out of classrooms and into courtrooms. Dakarai Larriett knows this struggle firsthand. After his own false arrest at 42, he turned his trauma into a mission for justice and educational reform. In this episode, Dakarai joins host Janice Robinson-Celeste t…
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THE PERIOD BRAIN: THE NEW SCIENCE OF WHY WE PMS AND HOW TO FIX IT, by research psychologist, professor, leading advocate for women’s health Dr. Sarah E. Hill, answers questions about the hormonal changes that regulate women’s bodies, and what’s true and not true about PMS.By 106.7 Lite fm (WLTW-FM)
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