Autism Parenting Secrets

Constipation can be easy to normalize, but Dr. Sheila Kilbane sees it as an important window into how well a child’s body is functioning. In this episode, she shares a practical, foundational approach to helping children move toward consistent, comfortable bowel movements. The secret this week is… Constipation Is An IMPORTANT Clue

More testing doesn't necessarily mean more answers. Greer McGuinness knows this firsthand. In this conversation, she shares why even extensive lab testing can miss foundational issues, how parents can avoid getting caught in cycles of testing and supplements, and why understanding what to address first can make all the difference. The secret this week is… More Testing Is NOT Always Better

Brendan Mahan helps parents understand why a child who knows what to do and may even want to do it can still struggle to get started. In this conversation, he explains the “Wall of Awful” and how parents can help their child move forward without unintentionally making that wall harder to overcome. The secret this week is… You CAN Get Past The Wall

Elizabeth Horn has spent nearly three decades searching for answers for her daughter Sophia and for families navigating autism. In this conversation, she shares why longitudinal health data combined with emerging AI technology could help parents see patterns that have previously been invisible and better understand what is happening with their individual child. The secret this week is… There’s POWER in Your Child’s Health Data

Tyler Hudson is a husband, father of three, musician, and advocate for families living at the deep end of the autism spectrum. In this conversation, he shares what 18 years with his son Lyric have taught him about grief, acceptance, advocacy, presuming competence, and why supporting people with autism today must coexist with pursuing answers and prevention for future generations. The secret this week is… We Need Acceptance AND Prevention