Autism Parenting Secrets

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Parenting #175

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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  • Sharkmum33
    amazing
    Len and Cass do an amazing job exploring different ways to help our kids live more optimal lives! They know way more than the standard developmental pediatrician and I'm so glad to have their podcast as a learning resource!
  • Sf. Mina cel voinic
    Great Work Cass and Len.,.,.,.,
    Cass and Len have helped me so much with this podcast.. their advice and guidance has truly helped my son make the Amazing progress he’s made. They are very dedicated not only to their own family but to the entire Autism community! Thank you Cass and Len!!!!
  • JPiwowarski
    A true masterclass!
    This podcast is exactly what I needed to jumpstart being the leaned in, curious, confident, “all-in” parent I want be for my child on the spectrum. I’ve noticed, even episodes with titles and descriptions I initially think might not apply to my specific situation, when I listen there will be at least a few nuggets in there that do apply—all that to say, I highly recommend listening to every episode, they don’t disappoint! I started with episode one and listened sequentially, which I personally enjoyed because I felt like I got to experience a bit more of Len and Cass’s own journey that way too. This podcast has been by far the most helpful source of education and intervention idea gathering in my parenting journey. A true labor of love, for parents from parents.
  • t___frezz
    From a spectrum parent…
    This podcast is one of my favorites to recommend to fellow ASD parents. There was a SPECTRUM of solutions we had to uncover for my son, which is why I’m so glad this podcast covers a wide spectrum of topics. So many things have helped my son—diet, supplements, toxin exposure, behavior therapy, connection with parents,etc. and all the tips are right here for you. Stop looking for the magic bullet and just listen and apply, listen and apply. My son is 10 now and has had a miraculous transformation across the spectrum. Miracles happen—one small step at a time.
  • idonthaveanickname%
    Courage!
    Such good information! Dr McCullough was on point! Good advice to have the courage to question EVERYTHING. You are your child’s advocate. Ex-vaxxers all have a story to tell and found their courage only after it was too late and damage was done. Thank you Dr. McCullough and Len for the confirmation on what many of us already suspected.
  • ASDHope
    Wealth of information
    Autism Parenting Secrets is such a wealth of information. Len and Cass thoroughly researched the subject matter on “Science Supports Diet Changes.” From EMFs and non-toxic living to PANS/PANDAs and Nutrigenomics this show is a must-watch for all parents!
  • ASDMOMMA<3
    MISINFORMATION!
    There should really be a trigger warning at the beginning of each episode. I didn’t even make it 15 minutes.
  • Amanda Missmatch
    Invaluable content I’m so grateful for!
    This show has been one of the most valuable resources in my parenting journey of my autistic son. After a diagnosis, I am the type to dive in and learn everything I can, but it can be so overwhelming and the internet and conferences are like a firehose of information to sort through. Len and Cats have been through it all and have essentially done the research for me, yet they present it in fairly objective way that informs you to help make the best decisions for your family. Len is quite the gifted host: he lets the guest talk and then he asks SUCH good questions; it’s like he’s asking the questions in my head, how does he know?? And he also asks good questions that I would have never thought of but his experience has led him to ask that end up being so helpful. Then Cass is the spunky on-fire mom who helps you get inspired to help your child despite the overwhelm, and confidence to stand up for yourself and your family when needed. Thank you so much for putting this content out into the world!!!
  • Autism 101
    So inspiring!
    I loved the “You’re the game - changer for your child” with guest Manisha Lad. It really goes to show how much hope and power all of us parents have! Thanks Cass and Len for another inspiring podcast!
  • carjav777
    This is the Best Autism Podcast you will find!!
    Cass and Len are 2 amazing people, parents to Ry and to a beautiful daughter. Ry is an awesome, unique, amazingly talented, beautiful soul who I had the pleasure to meet once and I loved the nice energy that comes from him! This beautiful family has been going above and beyond to share with other Autism families, everything they have learned about autism in over 15 years now. Their journey has gotten them to meet magical souls like Dr. Zach Bush, very smart and world wide renowned personalities like Dr. Robert Melillo, the Son-Rise Method founders, and many more! Either if you are new to this journey wondering if you should seek a diagnosis, or if you already have one or if you are a parent that has been longer in this journey too, every single one of this weekly podcasts will leave you with something new to learn. It will give you answers, contacts or new resources that could be life changing to your kid or yourself, and most of all, it will warm your soul and let you understand that the question is not Why?… Why did this happen to me, to us, to our families?.. But, for what? What’s the purpose behind it? What are we supposed to learn from it? And there will be a moment when we will understand that there was always a reason for it, a beautiful mission that our kids signed for and we are here to share this journey with them and learn along the way. Welcome to this magical journey of rediscovery, miracles and many blessings! PS Look for a podcast from Zach Bush called “We need Autism”, it will surely warm your heart and soul. Thanks Cass and Len for sharing all your knowledge! We are honored to listen to your podcasts and to follow Ry’s and your journey. Blessings, Carmen S.
  • Tim Gomez
    Great Advice, Access to Experts
    This show has exposed me to so many experts otherwise would not have found. Some of the experts have proven to be helpful in working with my son. Some have really been out of reach due to finances or location. I really appreciate the personal opinion that the host took the time to respond via email to me with. If you have a child on the spectrum, I urge you to subscribe.
  • NRE71
    Wonderful Resource For Parents!
    A podcast full of valuable information for all parents and caregivers. Len and Cass are compassionate and thoughtful in their approach to inspire parents to be empowered. Thank you for all you do!
  • Melinda Edwards, MD
    What a wonderful gift!
    I am so deeply moved and grateful for the depth and breadth of the wisdom that Len and Cass share on their podcast. Their compassion and support on every level, every step of the way on our autism journeys are true gifts. They deeply recognize the beautiful, exquisite sensitivity and depth of autistic individuals and their role in our transformation—and at the same time support us parents in compassionately helping our kids navigate a world that is so much harsher than they are. Len and Cass—thank you for supporting all of us with so much wisdom, heart and soul. Thank you for your presence in the world. For those who aren’t familiar yet with their podcast, this is far and away the best autism podcast out there. No need to look further.
  • Lisa Ann H.
    This is so helpful as the parent of a child with autism.
    Listening to episode 154 right now and feeling very emotional, as a parent of a child with autism, I’m trying to find a connection, a way to bond with my child and I’m feeling lately that as his parent, I’m failing so badly at it. This podcast is helping me understand the sensory world that my child lives in and taking away some of the guilt and feelings of failure I experience nearly every day. Thank you from my heart, your podcast is so helpful to bewildered parents like me who love their children more words can say and just want to make their path in life easier and better but don’t know how.
  • Camila Titone
    There is so much compassion and hope here!
    Every episode shares incredibly valuable information for parents of children on the autism spectrum. Cass and Len share messages of compassion and hope for all children… It’s important for parents to know that there are alternatives to the main stream (ineffective) medical approach and that there are things they can do at home (without any outside help) that will hugely support their children, such as dietary intervention and homeopathy. Thank you so much for creating this!
  • AnnieB23
    Pseudoscientific nonsense and cult-like vibes
    I started listening to this because my son has autism and I wanted to commiserate with other parents and possibly get tips and advice. This podcast doesn’t provide that. Next!
  • Meg612357
    Empowering and informative!
    I have been a SLP for 8 years and always felt like I was missing something, almost like I was just treating a symptom. After listening to Cass and Len’s podcast, I’ve enrolled in a health coaching program and bought countless books. I have become really passionate about being able to educate my clients about all these various aspects that can affect a child’s speech and language. They’re both empowering while compassionate and I have listened back to almost all the podcasts in just a short couple weeks. Thank you both for all that you do!!! I’m so grateful.
  • Mortikus88
    Autism “Cure”
    After one episode this is throwing massive red flags. Maybe your idea of a cure is a play on words I am not sure. You mention your Kid gets a 6 which is still not a cure. I then read about the antivaxxers and upon further research the Medical Experts you speak about have been sued etc. You throw around titles and certifications and mention becoming the CEO of your child, this is just plain silly. Might be okay but after multiple red flags I have to pass.
  • Mrs. Milz
    BEWARE! Quackery and Hawthorne Effect
    Parents, Please don’t buy into this and waste your money. I listen to the podcast to be aware of the biomedical quackery. Tricky title name of podcast: Autism Parenting Secrets (as if their in inner circle and if you really want to help your kid…you will join the cult). The name of the podcast should be renamed as Autism Parenting Quackery. Follow the real science parents or they will milk you out of all your money! This is dangerous advice people. I’ve researched many of the professionals mentioned on the podcast. Many times these professionals have been charged large fines and have even had licenses taken away too. They are big supporters of TACA is focused on curing autism. This is NO CURE for autism, don’t let them pray on our vulnerability of trying to help our children diagnosed with autism. Respect Neurodiversity: your son or daughter is a whole person; not all people see themselves as needing to be cured and/or exterminated as a population. By all means help your child and support them, but there’s no silver bullet. Look up Hawthorne Effect, there’s tons of parents who have lost so much money with no results, but of course they don’t have testimonials from them. It’s called confirmation bias. Love and support your kiddos, we’re all doing the best we can as parents, don’t beat yourself and buy into “secrets” you supposedly don’t get. This is quackery! Follow the real science!
  • Larry- ASD Health Coach
    Beautifully Done!
    Len and Cass do a wonderful job of engaging their listeners with their personal experiences and guests that provide their expertise and practical information on topics relevant to helping our children with Autism. It’s a must listen for families dealing with ASD.
  • Amber060619
    Love it!!!
    I’ve never listened to any podcast but I love yours my son is 5 and autistic I would love if u could cover pinching and hitting in an episode if you guys can
  • katepainter
    Wow! Get the word out!
    Thank you for sharing insights each week. The recent Glyphosate episode is invigorating. We need to spread these ideas. Everyone should read Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment, regardless of if they have or know someone with autism. We need to turn this around. Thank you for covering this content in an engaging and effective way. I’m so thankful for this podcast, there are many enriching episodes that provide a game-changing moment, thank you Cass and Len!
  • Lauriskov
    Inspiring and revelational
    This podcast is rich with compelling and diverse information that will undoubtedly empower parents and families to travel down the road of an autism diagnosis with their child. Len and Cass, as well as the guests they bring to the podcast, provide practical strategies that parents can use to navigate through holistic treatments and solutions with greater confidence. All of the information is delivered with a strong sense of passion, which greatly adds to the value of the content being put forth.
  • Scion83
    Not triggering until
    I started listening to this pod due to our son who is autistic. I really enjoyed the We Need Autism episode with Dr. Bush. I appreciated his insights on neurodiversity. The last episode on Shielding with Brian Hoyer brought up a red flag with me when he talked about his nephew who was diagnosed with autism due to a “vaccine injured/induced event.” I’m not sure where the pod stands on vaccines and autism but a lot of the content seemed a little pseudoscience-y to me.
  • clk2323
    Much needed Inspiration. Must listen.
    Well crafted and useful. Highly recommended.
  • clark767
    Empowering + Hopeful
    Love the messaging - very helpful!
  • Obi-Two-Kenobi
    Resolution is Key
    This podcast is the first podcast I have ever listened to. I know I needed to do something to be more for my kiddo that needs me to be more. I took a small leap of faith and committed to myself to be open and coachable. While I am puzzled by somethings that are not considered mainstream I know that I have a child that is not mainstream, so why not be open to new ideas and approaches. This podcast has opened new doors for us and we are already seeing improvements and the wealth of knowledge gained from Len and Cass opening up has not only proven to be invaluable but being able to identify with them in so many ways has been a huge plus! I have resolved to be the Super Hero my kiddo needs me to be and I thank Len and Cass for opening me up to this reality. Thank you so very much and please keep up the amazing work. You truly are doing something great.
  • Alyssa Snyder
    Just wrong
    Absolutely AWFUL, they are trying to “fix” their son!
  • felixthebrave
    Thank you
    I just want to say I found your podcast and thank you so much we made an appointment with Dr. skowron and my son went from limited speech to speaking in sentences in two weeks I would’ve never known about it if it wasn’t for your podcast and not just that episode every episode I’m learning so much thank you thank you thank you
  • raisingtinytexans
    Truly inspiring and hopeful. Food for an autism parent’s soul.
    I’ve been on a transformational journey for the past two years since my twins were diagnosed with ASD. I felt a bit like a fish out of water in the world with what our family experienced in discovering what was possible in our lives with autism. Len and Cass are a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. So grateful to glean from all the lessons they’ve learned over the past decade. Thank you!!
  • abm711
    Helpful
    Len and Cass have been so instrumental in helping our entire family heal. I would have never have taken EMF into account if not for the podcasts. We have seen major gains in our son by reducing EMF in our household. Anne M.
  • AbbyMac1998
    Sad
    I started listening to this podcast in hopes that it would give me some insight as a parent to a newly diagnosed autistic child and what I heard was not what I had hoped. A lot of the comments being made were very ableist, as if they have a child with a disease not a child who just thinks and processes differently than they do. It’s a no for me.
  • AB gghhh
    Amazing 🥳
    Thank you for sharing this incredible resource. 👏
  • Puzzle RDA
    I feel so empowered!
    I really enjoyed listening to this podcast and I’ve now subscribed🙌
  • Happyapplady
    Unbelievably helpful :)
    It feels like Cass and Len are posting friendly signs that say THIS WAY!!! TRY THIS!! YOU'VE GOT THIS!!! The wisdom that they share saves so much time, energy, heartache and struggle and my family is better for it already! Deeply grateful for what you share and the spirit in which you offer it. You are truly making a difference in people's lives. All good wishes friends :)
  • findagoodpodcast
    Don’t waste your time
    They had an antivaxxer as a guest speaker. Sorry that I listened to it, I feel stupider now.
  • extreme elle
    So glad to have found this podcast
    Both insightful and practical. I’m so thankful for the content you’ve chosen to present.
  • Raising Wild Hearts
    You are not alone!!
    Cass and Len are wonderful hosts and finally sharing the much needed down-to-earth help for parents in all stages and phases. Thank you 👏🙏
  • Meghan Gioia
    Amazing
    I look forward to these podcasts every Thursday ! And without fail every Thursday it is a topic that resonates with me. They are information and real and heartfelt. I am grateful to Len and Cass for sharing so much information
  • emmomnc3
    My favorite autism parents
    I love you both and your whole family! Thank you for using your light Cass and Len ❤️
  • ErikadeBedout
    Awesome, inspiring, informative podcast
    Every episode feels like unwrapping a gift. I wish this would be an item on the checklist given to parents when they get their child’s diagnosis. Cass & Len—thank you!
  • abbeyjpritchett
    Filled with hope
    Wonderful podcast! Thank you for continuing to give hope to parents who are just starting on this journey!
  • Odermatt7J
    Extremely Informative
    Len and Cass have the knowledge, skills, experience and advice to help anyone going through a difficult experience or challenging time. This is worth the listen, it will be a game changer for you.
  • castellaccio
    Very informative
    This was so helpful I recommend it to everyone
  • OdermattC
    Wealth of Information
    Len and Cass provide a wealth of invaluable, life altering information. The biggest gift someone can give you when your health is compromised is the level of priceless support that these two provide. Each episode is a true gift they offer and I’m so grateful for all of their help.
  • alvai1
    Answer to my prayer!
    I woke up this morning to come across something that will help me and my toddler. She was diagnosed with ASD before she turned two, and from then on I was lost and don’t know what to do. I was just going with what all the therapist were telling me and sometimes, I don’t know how to begin with those information. Listening to just 2 episodes today, It feels good to feel understood. To know what to do without feeling pressured to do it is amazing! You don’t know how much this means to me! I’ve been obsessing with things “I should do” because I feel like I am not doing my best if I don’t listen to the experts and follow what they want me to do with my child when deep inside All I want to do is to help her with whatever she needs at the moment. Thank you so much!
  • Mom-Rise
    Inspiring, encouraging
    Len and Cass are a huge encouragement to those of us embarking on the autism journey with our children! I love the three practical tips at the end of each episode that I can put into action right away.
  • mom4progress
    Great resource!
    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This is so helpful as a mom navigating my son’s diagnosis.
  • Lorilei D
    Amazing podcast!
    This is truly a blessing for parents who will move mountains to support their child! What a wonderful gift.
  • EmpoweredParentsUnite
    Rare to have both Mom and Dad perspective - so useful!
    Great to hear both male and female perspectives. Really inspiring and helpful.
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