Welcome to Episode 272 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we’re talking about a medicine almost every parent has used. For decades, doctors have recommended it for fevers, ear infections, even after vaccines. It’s long been considered safe. But compelling evidence shows it’s not nearly as safe as we’ve been told…(Read More)
Welcome to Episode 271 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Parents are often told that autism is fixed, with limited options beyond therapies to manage behaviors. That definition is wrong. Autism is biomedical—and that opens up entirely new possibilities for parents. My guest this week is Dr. Christian Bogner, a physician, educator, and father whose son…(Read More)
Welcome to Episode 270 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Parents are often overwhelmed by the flood of tests available—genetic tests, stool tests, organic acids tests, and more. Too often, the results create more confusion than clarity. This week, we’re exploring a powerful new way to understand your child’s biology: metabolomics. Unlike tests that…(Read More)
Welcome to Episode 269 of Autism Parenting Secrets. My guest this week is Jodi Repko, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 20 years in medicine and a MAPS-trained provider. Her journey into functional medicine began when her own son developed medically complex issues, igniting her passion to combine functional and traditional medicine…(Read More)
Welcome to Episode 268 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This is part two of my conversation with Dr. Stephen Cowan. If you’ve ever felt unsure, dismissed, or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. We explore how easy it is for parents to unknowingly give away their power—to doctors, teachers, books, or even search engines…(Read More)
Welcome to Episode 267 of Autism Parenting Secrets. If you’re a parent navigating autism—or know someone who is—this episode is an empowering reset. Dr. Stephen Cowan returns to the show with timeless wisdom and fresh insight on what truly matters. A developmental pediatrician who blends Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Cowan shares…(Read More)
Welcome to Episode 266 of Autism Parenting Secrets. If you’re navigating autism—or know someone just starting out—this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about possibility. What if autism risk could be identified not at 2 years old… but at 1 month old? Or even at birth? That’s no longer…(Read More)
Welcome to Episode 265 of Autism Parenting Secrets. If you want to help your child speak more clearly—or begin speaking at all—this episode is a must-listen. I’m joined once again by Dr. Robert Melillo, a world-renowned expert in brain health, especially childhood and adult neurological disorders. He’s the creator…(Read More)
Welcome to Episode 264 of Autism Parenting Secrets. If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t being told the full truth… this episode is for you. I’m joined by Krista Petraco Bourne, a speech-language pathologist, mom, and fierce advocate who’s walked a difficult—but empowering—path with her son, Joey. She…(Read More)
Welcome to Episode 263 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, I’m joined by Nicole Rincon. She’s a board-certified Physician Assistant and an all-in mom of 13-year-old triplets. Her unique vantage point—as both a medical professional and a parent on a healing mission—makes this conversation essential listening. Nicole…(Read More)
