Autism Parenting Secrets

Welcome to Episode 288 of Autism Parenting Secrets.In this solo episode, Len challenges the idea that progress comes from doing more. Instead, he explains why focus — not effort — is the true bottleneck for most parents raising a child with challenges.Len breaks focus into four critical areas: how closely you observe your child in the present moment, how clearly you understand the past and key stressors, how accurately you identify root causes, and how consistently you take decisive action.He shares why many parents work incredibly hard while making little progress — often because they’re reacting to urgency, chasing symptoms, or focusing on the wrong root causes — and how clarity restores momentum.This episode is about cutting through noise, ending guesswork, and directing your energy toward what actually moves the needle for your child.The secret this week is…Start With the Right FOCUSYou'll Discover: Why effort without focus keeps parents stuck (2:10)How present-moment focus reveals what your child truly needs (4:05)Why understanding the past clarifies the right root causes (6:20)How decisive action and follow-through unlock momentum (9:10)References In This Episode:The All In Parent ACCELERATOR - Start Today 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.

Welcome to Episode 287 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This episode was recorded during the holiday season — a time when beauty and connection often exist right alongside pressure, exhaustion, and emotional overload.In this solo reflection, Len invites parents to consider peace not as a feeling or a personality trait, but as a deliberate objective. He shares why peace is something parents generate internally — not something granted by circumstances or behavior — and why learning to return to calm after disruption is one of the most powerful leadership skills a parent can develop.This episode is not about doing more.It’s about choosing a steadier place to operate from.The secret this week is…Choose PEACE You’ll Discover:Why Peace Is A Choice — Not A Circumstance (1:30)How To Respond Without Overreacting Or Shutting Down (4:30)Why Wants Create Peace — And Expectations Destroy It (6:55)How Returning To Stillness Strengthens Your Leadership (8:45) References In This Episode:Man’s Search for Meaning — Viktor Frankl 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.

Welcome to Episode 286 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked factors affecting your child’s ability to regulate: the home environment.Electrical fields, wireless radiation, dirty electricity, and even lighting can create invisible stress that overwhelms the nervous system — especially at night, when the body should be repairing and restoring.My guest is Brian Hoyer, Founder and CEO of Shielded Healing.Brian and his team have tested thousands of homes across the U.S., assessing six different types of electromagnetic radiation along with lighting quality and wiring issues. Their work helps families understand what’s happening in their home and how to reduce stressors that interfere with sleep, behavior, and healing.Brian’s approach is practical, grounded, and focused on solutions — not fear.He explains why parents shouldn’t assume their home is “fine,” how cumulative exposure slows progress, and what small changes create meaningful improvements.The secret this week is… A Regulated Nervous System Starts at HOMEYou'll Discover:How Electrical Interference Scrambles Nervous System Signals (3:14)Why EMF Stress Builds Daily and Slows Healing (7:36)What a Home Assessment Reveals About Hidden Stressors (16:53)Why the Bedroom Matters Most for Nighttime Repair (19:24)Simple Fixes That Make Your Child’s Sleep Environment Calmer (30:35)About Our Guest:Brian Hoyer is one of the world’s leading EMF mitigation specialists and the Founder of Shielded Healing. His journey into environmental health began as a father seeking to create the healthiest possible home for his family, leading him to train as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, study with The Klinghardt Academy, and become a certified Geobiologist. Through Shielded Healing, Brian and his team help families, businesses, and healthcare practitioners reduce EMF and environmental stressors by designing living and working spaces that better support human biology. His work is trusted by functional medicine doctors and well-known leaders in the wellness and biohacking community, and he is passionate about innovation, healthier environments, and family life as a husband and father of four.Learn more at:https://shieldedhealing.comExplore products at: https://theshieldingshop.comReferences In This Episode:Autism Parenting Secrets - Episode 55: Shielding Is Healing with Brian HoyerBuilding Biology InstituteAdditional 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.

Welcome to Episode 285 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most overlooked environmental stressors affecting our kids: wireless technology. From Wi-Fi to Bluetooth to cell phones, these exposures are everywhere — and for sensitive children, they can make a significant difference.My guest is Cece Doucette, a leading advocate, educator, and speaker on wireless safety. She helps schools, towns, and families understand the science and practical actions available right now. Her work empowers communities to reduce exposure and create safer environments where kids can thrive.The secret this week is…Wireless Safety Starts at HomeYou'll Discover:Why Wireless Exposure Overwhelms Sensitive Kids Quickly (1:23)What A Meter Instantly Shows About Your Child’s Environment (13:53)What To Ask Your Local Library To Do (14:40)Practical Tweaks To Dramatically Reduce Exposure in Your Home (18:00)Why Protecting Sleep From Wireless Signals Makes Such a Big Impact (24:55)Why Smart Meters, Cars, and Earbuds Can Be Major Hidden Sources (30:50)Why A Nightly Digital Detox Can Unlock New Breakthroughs (40:40)About Our Guest:Cece Doucette is the Director of Massachusetts for Safe Technology and an advisor to schools, municipalities, medical professionals, and industry leaders on wireless safety practices. She is also a frequent speaker and collaborator with Children’s Health Defense. Cece has helped introduce best-practice policies for safer technology use, supported legislation, and collaborated on educational initiatives including the award-winning film Generation Zapped.Learn more at:https://MA4SafeTech.orgReferences In This Episode:The Bioinitiative Report704NoMoreZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution by Ann Louise GittlemanFilm: Generation ZappedAPS Episode 145: TECH Is The Great DYSREGULATOR with Peter SullivanAPS Episode 23: Autism Is NOT Hardwired with Dr. Martha HerbertSafe and Sound Pro II RF Meter — Safe Living TechnologiesAPS Episode 101: Make The Invisible VISIBLE with Rob MetzingerAPS Episode 56: Simple Tech Changes Make Summer Travel Safer with Mary Anne TierneySafe Tech NCThe EMF Medical Conference 2021Environmental Health TrustSafer Screentime CourseAdditional 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.

Welcome to Episode 284 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you’ve been listening for a while, you know I talk a lot about personalized support — not as a slogan, but because it truly changes outcomes for parents.I used to believe I had to figure everything out alone. I thought muscling through was strength.But that approach made everything heavier, slower, and far more painful than it needed to be.In this episode, I break down why going it alone holds parents back — and why expanding your vision and getting supported helps you move forward faster and with far less weight on your shoulders.The secret this week is…You DON’T Have To Carry It AllYou'll Discover:Why Lowering Your Expectations Quietly Slows Progress (1:05)The Hidden Trap Of “Lesser Goals” And How It Shows Up (2:10)How The Caddy Analogy Reveals What Parents Are Missing (3:45)The Hypocrisy Trap And Why Alignment Changes Everything (5:00)What Happened In The Twins Study And Why It Matters For Your Family (9:45)References In This Episode:Start TodayAutism Parenting Secrets: Episode 220 - Parent Coaching Is the CatalystReversal of Autism Symptoms among Dizygotic Twins through a Personalized Lifestyle and Environmental Modification Approach: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, The Journal of Personalized Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6Additional 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.