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by Len Arcuri, Cass Arcuri
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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- 5 days ago37 min
You Are Being Called To RISE
Welcome to Episode 311 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This conversation with Del Bigtree is not just about vaccines, medical freedom, or government accountability. It's about what happens when parents can no longer ignore what they see with their own eyes. When the official narrative conflicts with lived experience, every parent faces a choice: stay quiet, or find the courage to speak up. Del reflects on the movement built by parents, the impact of Vaxxed, the responsibility that comes with freedom, and the deeper conviction that each of us is here for a reason. He also shares the powerful story of his father telling him to "lay low" - and why he ultimately realized that was no longer an option. For parents navigating autism, chronic illness, or any complex challenge with their child, this episode is a reminder that comfort rarely creates change. Courage does. The secret this week is… You Are Being Called To RISE You'll Discover: How parents became the driving force behind the medical freedom movement The belief that gives meaning to even the hardest experiences The crisis almost no one is preparing for as today's children age into adulthood Freedom and responsibility are inseparable How to use your voice when staying silent feels safer About Our Guest: Del Bigtree is one of the leading voices in the MAHA movement. He is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), host of TheHighWire.com, former Emmy Award-winning producer of The Doctors, and executive producer of Vaxxed and An Inconvenient Study. Through media, legal action, and public advocacy, Del’s work focuses on informed consent, medical freedom, and exposing conflicts of interest within public health institutions. thehighwire.com x.com/delbigtree instagram.com/delbigtree/ References In This Episode: Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) An Inconvenient Study Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Dysregulation Drives EVERYTHING
Welcome to Episode 310 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Many parents are working incredibly hard to help their child, yet things can still feel reactive, exhausting, and chaotic. And often, what gets labeled as bad behavior or anxiety may actually be rooted in a dysregulated nervous system. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge joins us today to discuss why dysregulation, what it really is, why it affects so much of a child’s behavior and emotional health, and why traditional parenting approaches often fail with overwhelmed kids. Dr. Roseann is a licensed therapist and school psychologist, founder of Regulation First Parenting, host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast, and author of the upcoming book, The Dysregulated Kid. The secret this week is… Dysregulation Drives EVERYTHING You'll Discover: What dysregulation really is and why it affects behavior, emotions, and learning Why many kids are not being defiant but are stuck in chronic stress Why masking can hide deeper nervous system dysregulation How screens and constant stimulation dysregulate kids and parents Why parents need to become the “wall of calm” before reacting About Our Guest: Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a licensed therapist, school psychologist, founder of Regulation First Parenting™, and host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast. She specializes in nervous system dysregulation and helping families better understand emotional reactivity, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, and chronic stress. She is also the author of the upcoming book The Dysregulated Kid. drroseann.com References In This Episode: The Dysregulated Kid by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Dysregulated Kid Podcast Autism Parenting Secrets Podcast Episode 212, You Can’t Heal If You Don’t Feel Safe with Dr. Neil Nathan Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- 2 weeks ago39 min
Earlier Detection Creates More Options
Welcome to Episode 309 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Most parents are told autism can only be identified after behavioral symptoms appear. But what if important biological clues exist much earlier? Dr. Judy Van de Water is a world-renowned immunologist at UC Davis whose research helped identify Maternal Autoantibody Related Autism, or MARA. It’s an immune-system-mediated subtype of autism connected to specific maternal autoantibodies that may impact fetal brain development during pregnancy. Dr. Michael Paul is the CEO of MARAbio and has spent decades helping advance autism-related diagnostics and emerging technologies designed to improve outcomes for children and families. Together, they explain how earlier biological detection may help families better understand risk, personalize interventions, and access support sooner. They also discuss how this research could lead to more targeted therapies and improved outcomes over time. The secret this week is… The Brain Requires INDEPENDENT Thinking You'll Discover: Why maternal antibodies may influence neurodevelopment and autism risk How earlier detection could help families intervene sooner Why personalized approaches may improve outcomes for autistic children How understanding immune-system patterns may guide future interventions Why hope and continued research matter for families navigating autism About Our Guest: Judy Van de Water, PhD is Founder and Chief Science Advisor of MARAbio. She is a world-renowned immunologist and researcher at UC Davis whose work focuses on the role of the immune system in autism and developmental disorders. Her research helped identify Maternal Autoantibody Related Autism (MARA), an immune-system-mediated subtype of autism. Michael S. Paul, PhD is CEO of MARAbio. He has spent decades working in autism diagnostics, biotechnology, and emerging health technologies focused on improving outcomes for children and families affected by developmental disorders. www.marabio.com Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- 3 weeks ago46 min
The Brain Requires INDEPENDENT Thinking
Welcome to Episode 308 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Many children experience developmental regression, inflammation, language loss, movement issues, seizures, OCD, anxiety, and other neurological symptoms that often get grouped under broad behavioral labels. But according to pediatric neurologist Dr. John Gaitanis, those labels may not fully explain what is actually happening in the brain. Dr. Gaitanis is a board-certified pediatric neurologist, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Meadow Health, and part of the leadership team at MAPS - the Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs. In this conversation, we discuss why the same diagnosis can represent very different biological and neurological conditions, why developmental regression deserves far deeper investigation, how biomarkers and cerebral folate deficiency are changing treatment approaches, and why many children may be far more cognitively aware than they appear. This episode is ultimately about curiosity, individualized medicine, and looking deeper to better understand how children can truly thrive. The secret this week is… The Brain Requires INDEPENDENT Thinking You'll Discover: Why developmental regression deserves a far deeper medical workup than most children receive Why many children may be misunderstood neurologically and intellectually Why consensus thinking can prevent families from accessing meaningful help Why inflammation and immune dysfunction may play a much larger role than many clinicians realize How MAPS and Meadow Health are trying to improve access to more individualized care About Our Guest: John Gaitanis, MD is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with over two decades of clinical and research experience in autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Gaitanis has spent his career at the intersection of academic medicine and patient care, pioneering biomarker-guided treatment approaches that move beyond one-size-fits-all protocols. His work in cerebral folate deficiency has directly informed the clinical framework behind Meadow Health. meadowbiosciences.com medmaps.org precisionneurology.org Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- May 14, 202640 min
The Microbiome CAN Be Rebuilt
Welcome to Episode 307 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Many children struggling with neurological, immune, behavioral, and developmental challenges also show signs of significant microbiome disruption. Jason Klop from Novel Biome joins the show to explain why the microbiome may play a foundational role in overall health and why restoring missing microbes is becoming an increasingly important area of research and clinical care. As the CEO and Founder of Novel Biome, Jason has spent years focused on fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), donor screening, microbial diversity, and the emerging science behind rebuilding the microbiome. In this conversation, we explore the connection between the gut and the brain, why probiotics often fail to create lasting change, what engraftment means, and how restoring microbial diversity may help support healthier immune and neurological function. The secret this week is… The Microbiome CAN Be Rebuilt You'll Discover: Why many children may be missing critical microbes entirely The connection between microbiome disruption and neurological symptoms Why probiotics often fail to create lasting change What engraftment means and why it matters Why rebuilding the microbiome may improve outcomes from other therapies About Our Guest: Jason Klop is the CEO and Founder of Novel Biome, a Health Canada-licensed manufacturer of high-quality FMT products. A retired Naturopathic Doctor, Jason entered the FMT field in 2018 and has since built Novel Biome into a trusted source of on-demand fecal microbiota transplant products for clinicians, hospitals, and researchers worldwide. Website: https://novelbiome.com Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- May 7, 202644 min
The Autism Label Hides More Than It Reveals
Welcome to Episode 306 of Autism Parenting Secrets. When a child receives an autism diagnosis, it can bring relief. Finally, there is a word that explains what parents have been seeing. But that same label can quietly narrow how people think about a child. It can shape expectations, influence treatment decisions, and distract from deeper questions about what may actually be driving neurological differences. Ryan Sumner has spent years exploring those deeper questions. As the host of the From the Spectrum podcast and a graduate student pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology with a focus on behavioral neuroscience, Ryan studies how learning, memory, and brain function intersect with the autistic phenotype. In this conversation, Ryan explains why the autism label can oversimplify a complex biological reality, how autistic cognition can carry unique strengths, and why parents who look beyond the diagnosis often uncover new possibilities for their child. The secret this week is… The Autism Label Hides More Than It Reveals You'll Discover: Why the autistic phenotype may represent untapped capability rather than only limitation How diagnostic labels can shape expectations and narrow thinking about a child Why biology, environment, and energy may influence brain development more than we realize What parents miss when the label becomes the explanation instead of the starting point How curiosity and critical thinking open new paths for helping a child thrive About Our Guest: Ryan Sumner is the host of the From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism podcast and a graduate student pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology focused on behavioral neuroscience, learning, memory, and habit formation. Growing up, Ryan struggled in traditional school environments and often found social settings difficult to navigate. Over time he discovered strengths in visual thinking and spatial reasoning, which led to success in technical engineering roles working with machining and CNC systems. Later in life he returned to school to study psychology and the neuroscience of learning and behavior. Through his podcast and research, Ryan explores the neurobiology of autism and how autistic cognition shapes perception, learning, and problem solving. His goal is to help people better understand the autistic phenotype not just from the outside, but from the inside as well. From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@FromTheSpectrum Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- Apr 30, 202643 min
Address Root Causes Or Stay Stuck
Welcome to Episode 305 of Autism Parenting Secrets. There’s more information available to parents today than ever before. Podcasts, practitioners, protocols… It’s everywhere. And yet, so many parents are still overwhelmed. Not because there’s a lack of options, but because there’s no clear way to filter, prioritize, and act on what truly matters. In this conversation, Len, Maureen, and Taryn McCracken unpack a critical shift that’s happening right now. Parents are becoming more aware of root causes - things like gut health, immune dysregulation, toxins, and nervous system challenges. But awareness alone isn’t enough. Without the ability to discern who to trust and how to move forward, even the best information gets left on the table. Maureen shares insights from her decades of working alongside pioneers like Dr. Sid Baker and organizing the Defeat Autism Now conferences. She also explains how the Children’s Health Solutions Series was created to give parents practical, affordable, and digestible guidance from trusted experts. Taryn McCracken, Creative Director of the series, adds perspective as a parent and highlights how these expert insights are transformed into engaging, easy-to-understand learning experiences that help parents build a strong foundation before seeking support. A key theme throughout this conversation is that progress doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from focusing on the right things, in the right order, with the right guidance and support. The secret this week is… Address Root Causes Or Stay Stuck You'll Discover: Why Awareness Is Increasing, But Overwhelm Still Persists How To Identify Practitioners Who Truly Understand Root Causes The Critical Role Parents Play In Guiding Their Child’s Healing Why Most Conventional Approaches Miss The Bigger Picture How To Turn Information Into Action Without Getting Overwhelmed About Our Guest: Maureen McDonnell was a holistic pediatric Registered Nurse for more than 40 years. She has organized conferences, summits, and events since the early 1990s to educate and empower families to pursue optimal health outside of a pharmaceutically dominated system. She served as National Coordinator of the Defeat Autism Now conferences and later founded Millions Against Mandates to promote collaboration within the health freedom movement. Today, she leads the Children’s Health Solutions Series, providing practical, natural, and affordable guidance for parents. Taryn McCracken, Creative Director of the Children’s Health Solutions Series, also joins the conversation. She plays a key role in transforming expert interviews into engaging, parent-friendly learning experiences. Learn more at:https://ChildrensHealthSolutions.orghttps://MillionsAgainstMandates.org Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- Apr 23, 202650 min
Don’t Blindly Trust “The Science”
Welcome to Episode 304 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we’re going deeper into something that shapes nearly every decision you make for your child - how you interpret science. There’s more information than ever before, with studies, headlines, and expert opinions everywhere, yet many parents still feel confused or stuck. Why? Because even credible research can miss the real signal, and without knowing how to evaluate it, it’s easy to draw the wrong conclusions. My guest this week is Dr. William Parker, returning to the show with decades of experience in biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology. In our last conversation, we explored the potential risks of Tylenol, and in this episode, we go further. We unpack why research can miss the real risk, how scientific systems can overlook what matters most, and what that means for you as a parent. This is about discernment - not just gathering more information, but understanding what’s actually true and what applies to your child. The secret this week is… Don’t Blindly Trust “The Science” You'll Discover: Why Many Studies Focus on Detail Instead of Root Cause How Incentives Shape What Science Actually Studies Why “Scientific” Conclusions Can Still Be Misleading How 32 Studies Can All Miss the Same Critical Factor What Parents Should Look For When Evaluating Research About Our Guest: William Parker earned a PhD in Chemistry in 1992 and studied biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology at Duke University for almost 30 years before starting WPLab, a private, non-profit research and education corporation, in 2021. Best known for the discovery of the function of the human appendix as a safe-house for bacteria, Dr. Parker has spent almost a decade studying the impact of acetaminophen combined with oxidative stress on neurodevelopment. He has published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers, including work in PLoS One, the European Journal of Pediatrics, Minerva Pediatrics, and Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics. WPLab scientists have concluded that many, if not most, cases of autism are a chemically induced injury caused by exposure of susceptible babies and children to acetaminophen. Learn more:https://www.wplaboratory.org Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
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