Autism Parenting Secrets

• Address The ENERGY CRISIS

  Welcome to Episode 279 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I’m joined by Dr. Debby Hamilton, a pediatrician and functional medicine expert who specializes in supporting children with autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, and other complex chronic conditions.She’s the author of Preventing Autism and ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During, and After Pregnancy and currently serves as the Director of Product Education and Clinical Research at NutraMedix.On this podcast, we focus on uncovering the root causes that parents can address to help their child thrive. And in this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked yet critical areas — mitochondrial dysfunction. When the body’s energy production is compromised, kids can’t run on all cylinders. Helping restore that energy at the cellular level can be a game-changer. The secret this week is…Address the ENERGY CRISIS You'll Discover:Why Mitochondrial Dysfunction Is So Common in Autism (3:16)Subtle Signs of Low Cellular Energy Parents Can Look For (5:45)How the OAT Test and MitoSwab Provide Useful Clues (14:34)Why Tylenol and Other Common Meds Damage Mitochondria (25:25)How Nutrition and Fats Support Brain Growth and Function (28:55)Why Protein and Fat at Every Meal Is Non-Negotiable (33:49)Why Recovery Is a Step-by-Step Journey, Not a Quick Fix (36:31)About Our Guest:Dr. Debby Hamilton is a pediatrician and functional medicine expert specializing in children with autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, mood and behavioral issues, and other complex chronic conditions. She is the author of Preventing Autism and ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During & After Pregnancy and serves as the Director of Product Education and Clinical Research at NutraMedix. Dr. Hamilton has over two decades of experience helping families uncover and address root causes so kids can thrive.drdebbyhamilton.com | nutramedix.comReferences In This Episode:Preventing Autism and ADHD by Dr. Debby HamiltonAPS Episode 272 - AVOID THIS Popular Drug To Protect Development Additional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.comTake The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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• Gut Toxins Drive AUTISM Symptoms

  Welcome to Episode 278 of Autism Parenting Secrets.You already know the gut is important. But what you may not know is that toxic chemicals from harmful gut microbes can play a major role in many of the symptoms linked with autism.My guest is Dr. James B. Adams, Director of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University. He’s published over 180 scientific papers, including more than 70 on autism. His work covers nutrition, gut health, toxins, seizures, and prenatal supplements. He also leads the Autism Nutrition Research Center and other groups focused on gut-brain science. And he’s the father of an adult daughter with autism.Dr. Adams and his team have developed a new test that spots harmful gut toxins with striking accuracy. This breakthrough could change how we understand and treat autism.The secret this week is…Gut Toxins Drive AUTISM Symptoms You'll Discover:Why Gut Problems Often Begin In Infancy (3:15)How Harmful Bacteria and Yeast Create Powerful Toxins (5:40)The Surprising Link Between Toxins and Key Neurotransmitters (6:22)What The New Urine Test Reveals What Other Tests Miss (12:44)Why Addressing Constipation is a Critical Step to Lowering Toxin Levels (15:07)About Our Guest:James B. Adams, Ph.D., is the Director of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the medical causes of autism and how to treat and prevent it, including nutrition, oxidative stress, gut bacteria, microbiota transplant, probiotics, toxic metals, and seizures. He has extensively researched prenatal supplements to reduce pregnancy complications and infant health problems and developed the first prenatal supplement tailored for each trimester. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed articles, including over 70 on autism. Dr. Adams is the President of the Autism Nutrition Research Center, Autism Diagnostics, and Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics, and chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of the Neurological Health Foundation. He is also the father of an adult daughter with autism.http://www.adamsautismresearch.comReferences In This Episode:Gut Toxin Test → analutos.comGut-Brain Axis Therapeutics → gbat.comAutism Nutrition Research Center → autismnutritionresearchcenter.orgAdditional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.comTake The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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• Less Stressful Tech IS An Option

  Welcome to Episode 277 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Let’s face it—our kids are using tech. Avoiding it completely just isn’t realistic. But most devices weren’t designed with our biology in mind, and they create far more stress than we realize. The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way. This week, I’m joined by Tristan Scott, electrical engineer and Head of Hardware at Daylight Computer. He breaks down exactly how tech overstimulates the nervous system—and how their new device offers a calmer, more supportive experience, especially for sensitive kids.The secret this week is…Less Stressful Tech IS An OptionYou'll Discover:Why Standard Screens Ramp Up Stress in Sensitive Kids (5:13)How Tech Mimics a Vegas Casino—And Hooks Your Child (15:06)What Makes Daylight’s Tablet Calming and Less Addictive (21:46)How Flicker and Blue Light Disrupt Sleep and Focus (26:36)Why Writing on Paper-Like Screens Boosts Learning (32:38)How Auto-Airplane Mode Lowers EMF Exposure (37:18)How This Device Supports Kids, Teens, and Schools (42:39)About Our Guest:Tristan Scott is an Electrical Engineer (M.S.) and currently leads Hardware, Operations & Marketing at Daylight Computer. With a deep passion for designing tech that supports human health, Tristan has spent years researching the impact of artificial light and EMFs on the nervous system. His mission is clear: create devices that are biologically compatible and empower the next generation—not overstimulate them.Daylight ComputerReferences In This Episode:Daylight Kids EditionAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 22 - You CAN Protect Your Child From EMFs with Peter SullivanAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 145 - Tech is The Great Dysregulator with Peter SullivanAdditional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.comTake The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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• The Right Folinic Support Fuels Progress

  Welcome to Episode 276 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Big news recently — Leucovorin was just approved as a treatment for autism. That’s encouraging, but parents need to know there’s another option that can be simpler and easier to use.It all comes down to folate metabolism — and why the right folinic support can unlock progress that otherwise gets delayed.To dive deeper, I invited back Dr. Jared Skowron, founder of Spectrum Awakening and a leading integrative pediatrician who has spent decades helping families on the spectrum.He created Super Folinic Acid Powder, a clinically studied and parent-friendly way to address folate deficiency.If this issue isn’t supported properly, your child’s development can stall. But with the right support, you give them what their brain and body need to thrive.The secret this week is… The Right Folinic Support Fuels ProgressYou'll Discover:Why Folate Metabolism Challenges Are So Common In Autism (6:16)The Difference Between Folic Acid, Folinic Acid, And Methylfolate (10:09)How To Know If Your Child May Benefit Without Over-Relying On Tests (18:03)Why Dosage Matters And How To Find The “Goldilocks Zone” (24:11)How Spectrum Awakening’s Powder Allows Flexible Dosing And Clean Delivery (26:13)The Most Common Improvements Parents See — And Side Effects To Watch For (30:33)Why Food And Nutrition Remain The Foundation For Lasting Progress (33:58)About Our Guest:Dr. Jared Skowron is an integrative pediatrician and the founder of Spectrum Awakening, a supplement line designed specifically for children on the spectrum. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he lectures internationally, hosts regular live Q&A sessions, and has authored resources for parents worldwide. Learn more at SpectrumAwakening.comReferences In This Episode:Super Folinic Acid PowderAdditional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.comTake The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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• DON’T Fall Into the Diagnosis TRAP

  Welcome to Episode 275 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I’m joined by Emmy-nominated journalist Leland Vittert, host of On Balance on NewsNation.In his powerful new book Born Lucky, Leland shares his deeply personal story: a childhood marked by social challenges, relentless bullying, and an autism diagnosis at a time when the word itself was barely understood.At the heart of his story is his father - a man who refused to accept the limitations imposed by others. Instead, he built trust, modeled resilience, and empowered Leland to rise above every label.The message of Born Lucky couldn’t be more aligned with this podcast. It’s not about denying differences. It’s about NOT letting a diagnosis define or confine your child.The secret this week is… DON’T Fall Into the Diagnosis TRAPYou'll Discover:The “Friendship First” Parenting Move That Changed Everything (5:18)The Two Cornerstones That Lay The Foundation for Growth (8:58)The One Thing To NEVER Show Your Child (12:56)The Real Danger of Over-Accommodation (19:04)How To Stay Fueled By Incremental Changes (24:27)About Our Guest:Leland Vittert is an Emmy-nominated journalist and the host of On Balance on NewsNation. Known for holding leaders accountable and digging for truth, he shares his most personal work yet in Born Lucky, a memoir about his father’s fierce love, resilience, and refusal to accept limitations. It’s a story that transcends diagnosis and inspires parents everywhere.References In This Episode:Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism by Leland Vittert with Don YaegerOn Balance with Leland Vittert, NewsNationAdditional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.comTake The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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