We live in a toxic soup of EMF (electromagnetic fields). We’re surround by mobile phones, phone towers, wireless Internet and power lines. It is almost impossible to escape in today’s technology-driven society. EMF interferes with our very biology and may even contribute to autism. Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Libby –… Continue reading HBH 13: The Truth About EMF And How You Can Protect Your Kids
In today’s podcast, we look at autism a little bit differently. Holly Bridges, author of ‘Reframe Your Thinking Around Autism’ and founder of Autism Reframe Technique (A.R.T), shares her new and optimistic approach to working with children on the spectrum. Her method is founded on the advances in neuroscience and our understanding of mind-body connections.… Continue reading HBH 12: Reframe Your Thinking Around Autism
Sensory processing can be a huge piece of the autism puzzle and when you can understand why certain behaviours may be occurring, instead of reacting to the behaviour you can bring a sense of understanding, offer strategies and learn to appreciate the difference. Carol Stock Kranowitz is the author of the best selling book, The… Continue reading HBH 11: The Out-Of-Sync Child & Sensory Processing Strategies
It’s time we talk all about toileting. Poos and wees. Yep. We’re going there! Because the reality is, toiling is often a big deal for kids – particularly kids on the spectrum. Today I chat with the ever so knowledgable Occupational Therapist, Di Collis. We cover the topics of chronic constipation, soiling, poo withholding and… Continue reading HBH 10: Let’s Talk Toileting
There are many other parents who have travelled the path before you, and one mother in particular is making massive positive change within the schooling system to better support our kids on the spectrum. Randa Habelrih openly shares her story of how her son, Richard, experienced chronic bullying and completed high school without ever making… Continue reading HBH 9: From Autism Awareness To Autism Inclusion
Gut health and autism – how do they relate? Autism is a brain condition, right? If you are curious about how the health of your child’s gut can impact the core characteristics of autism – then you have to tune in to today’s informative and empowering chat with the wonderful Kirsty Wirth. Kirsty is the… Continue reading HBH 8: Gut Health & Autism: Restoring A Healthy Gut
This week I have the absolute privilege of chatting with Kari Dunn Buron, the inventor of the Incredible 5-Point Scale! Parents of children with autism and teachers around the globe are using this practical scale to teach self-regulation skills and reduce challenging behaviours. Kari explains how this incredible scale can be used for children on… Continue reading HBH 7: Social Behaviour & The Incredible 5-Point Scale with Kari Dunn Buron
You’re in for a super practical podcast today! I chat with Tarryn an Occupational Therapist and Renee a Speech Pathologist, who developed the online resource store ‘My Diffability Australia’. Tarryn and Renee teamed up to develop the online store as a direct result of working with families and recognising that many stores were selling products… Continue reading HBH 6: All About Resources For Children With Autism
In this week’s podcast, Rhiannon chats to Darrielle Maree – a special needs mother and the founder of “Mums Reborn”. Darrielle shares her personal story of sadness, exhaustion and burnout following her daughter’s diagnosis. She recognised that this was not serving herself or her family well. Darrielle made a conscious decision to find a happier… Continue reading HBH 5: The Life-Changing Magic Of A Mother’s Mindset
This week, Rhiannon speaks with Angela Hanscom, a paediatric Occupational Therapist based in the US and founder of Timbernook – an award winning developmental nature based program. Angela is extremely passionate about reconnecting children with nature and her book ‘Balanced and Barefoot’ highlights the importance of nature based play. Angela tells of how she first… Continue reading HBH 4: The Therapeutic Benefits Of Nature with Angela Hanscom