Welcome to Episode 229 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week, we welcome back Asher Cowan, Co-Founder and CEO of Dr. Cowan’s Garden, makers of nutrient-rich vegetable powders that are thoughtfully sourced, processed, and preserved.

With the holiday season approaching, Asher shares insights on simple ways to boost the nutritional value of the meals you serve your family.

Enhancing your favorite holiday dishes with small, powerful changes is easier than you might think.

Tune in for practical tips on nutrition, reducing environmental toxins, and manageable steps to elevate your family’s health.

The secret this week is...

SUPERCHARGE Holiday Meals


You'll Discover:

• Two Keys To Better Food Choices (3:37)
• Easy Ways To Add More Nutrition (11:43)
• An Easy Way To Add A Very Nutrient-Dense Food (14:38)
• Why And How Plants Can Be Toxic (24:35)
• Key Considerations When Evaluating Supplements (30:13)
• An Approach With Food That’s Doable (33:13)

About Our Guest

Asher Cowan is the Co-Founder/CEO of Dr. Cowan's Garden, a line of nutritionally powerful vegetable powders: perennial greens, kale, Swiss chard, leek, squash, blends, and salts. The powders' nutritional power derives from how they're grown, processed, and stored. Dr. Cowan's Garden is a family-run business; his wife and two sons have significant roles within the company. Dr. Cowan is a well-known alternative medicine doctor, author, and speaker with a common-sense, holistic approach to health and wellness. Over the last three decades, helping people heal through diet and natural medicines, Dr. Cowan has witnessed firsthand the healing power of a diet rich in vegetable diversity, nourishing fats, and wholesome grains and legumes.


References in This Episode

• Dr. Cowan’s Garden, Use Code APS for 20% off all vegetable powders

Additional Resources:

• Unlock the power of personalized 1-on-1 support; visit allinparentcoaching.com/intensive
• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
• To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
• Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

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Welcome to Episode 228 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week on Autism Parenting Secrets, we’re joined by Dr. Dana Johnson, a true pioneer in the world of communication for nonspeaking individuals.

Dr. Dana is the founder of the Spellers Center and Invictus Academy in Tampa Bay, Florida, and co-founder of the Spellers Method alongside Dawnmarie Gaivin (featured in Episode 213).

With nearly 20 years of experience, she specializes in helping nonspeaking, unreliably speaking, and minimally speaking individuals find their voice through spelling and typing.

Dr. Dana's work extends to producing the award-winning documentary SPELLERS, serving as executive producer of UNDERESTIMATED: The Heroic Rise of Nonspeaking Spellers, and co-authoring The Spellers Guidebook: Practical Advice for Parents and Students.

Her journey began as an occupational therapist in public schools, and she continues to make a profound impact through her private practice.

The secret this week is ...

It’s A Brain/Body DISCONNECT

You'll Discover:

• What Exactly Is APRAXIA (3:42)
• The Beliefs To Adopt First (9:23)
• An Enhanced Version of OT (18:09)
• The Impact of Vision (21:38)
• The 4 Ways We Move (30:06)
• Why You Must Presume Competence (32:47)
• How To Coach The Body (37:56)
• The Power of Belief And An Individualized Approach (42:17)

About Our Guest:

Dr. Dana Johnson, PhD, MS, OTR/L, is the Founder of Spellers Center, Tampa; Founder of Invictus Academy, Tampa Bay; and co-founder of the Spellers MethodTM. Dr. Johnson has a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a Ph.D in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Development. She is a producer of the award-winning documentary SPELLERS, an executive producer of UNDERESTIMATED: The Heroic Rise of Nonspeaking Spellers, and co-author of The Spellers Guidebook: Practical Advice for Parents and Students. Dr. Johnson has worked with individuals with motor and sensory differences for almost 20 years and currently specializes in supporting nonspeaking, unreliably speaking, and minimally speaking individuals to utilize spelling and typing as a form of communication. Dr. Johnson started her career as an occupational therapist supporting children in the public school system, then moved to private practice working with individuals with autism, apraxia, and other sensory-motor differences. You can learn more about her at www.spellers.com

References in The Episode:

• Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 213, Presume Competence, Here’s How with Dawnmarie Gaivin
• Ido in Autismland: Climbing Out of Autism’s Silent Prison by Ido Kedar
• Dr. Elizabeth Torres

Additional Resources:

• Unlock the power of personalized 1-on-1 support; visit allinparentcoaching.com/intensive
• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
• To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
• Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

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Welcome to Episode 227 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week, we’re unlocking the transformative power of improving executive function through a bottom-up approach with an expert in neurodevelopment.

Our guest, Carol Garner-Houston, co-founder of Brain Harmony, is a licensed occupational therapist with 28 years of experience. Her award-winning telehealth program addresses the root causes of neurodiverse conditions, including sensory processing disorders, autism, ADHD, and learning challenges.

Brain Harmony bridges the gap between highly effective therapies and accessibility for families worldwide.

Strengthening executive function can have a profound impact, especially for children with autism, improving focus, self-regulation, and overall learning.

The secret this week is...

Strengthen EXECUTIVE FUNCTION Bottom-Up

You'll Discover:

• Why Executive Function Is So Important (4:24)
• How Sound Frequencies and Vibration Create Balance (11:27)
• The System To Focus On First (20:16)
• The Distinction Between Vagal Stimulation and Vagal Regulation (26:37)
• Accelerants to Build Neural Connections (32:15)
• Ways To Enhance Social Engagement (37:10)
• Approaches To Address Trauma (42:02)

About Our Guest:

Carol Garner-Houston, a licensed occupational therapist with 28 years of experience, is the owner of Brain Harmony. This award-winning telehealth program treats the root causes of various neurodiverse conditions in the brain and nervous system. These conditions include sensory processing disorders, speech and language issues, dyspraxia, auditory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit, and learning disorders such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, as well as social delays. Brain Harmony aims to bridge the gap between effective therapies and accessibility for families worldwide.

www.brainharmony.com

References in The Episode:

• Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 212, You Can’t Heal If You Don’t Feel Safe with Dr. Neil Nathan
• The Safe And Sound Protocol
• The Integrated Listening System (ILS)
• The Tomatis Method

Additional Resources:

• Unlock the power of personalized 1-on-1 support; visit allinparentcoaching.com/intensive
• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
• To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
• Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

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