Autism Awakening
Episodes
EP 123: Autism: Calming Brain Inflammation
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried that your child's brain is inflamed? Could inflammation in the brain prevent learning, speech development and affect behavior? Then yo...
EP 122: Autism, ADHD , and focus!
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think your child has ADHD? Have teachers made comments about paying attention or behaving? Do you have trouble getting them to focus on tasks a...
EP 121: AUTISM AND LEAKY GUT
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think your child has Leaky gut? Has your doctor dismissed you when you asked about it? Inflammation in your intestines can cause a weakening of...
EP 120: Autism: Toe Walking
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child toe walk? Many kids with autism walk on their toes. Sometimes once in a while, sometimes it seems like ALL the time. Medical intervent...
EP 119: THE IMPORTANCE OF GENETIC TESTING
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most doctors know there are some children born with genetic mutations that can cause autism. What most doctors do NOT know is that over 70% of genetic...
EP 118: AUTISM TESTS: INTERNATIONAL
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want medical tests for your child with autism? Does your pediatrician freely order testing to help understand how to help your child? Or do you...
EP 117: USA HEALTHCARE: WHY WERE NOT NO. 1
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
USA! USA! USA! Regardless of what country you live in, there is always marketing and propaganda that where you live is the BEST. In the United States,...
EP 116: Anger and Temper Tantrums
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you kids have temper tantrums? Mine do too. Anger and frustration are typical in our kids with autism, and if you have a child who cannot tell you ...
EP 115: Air pollution can make you cough, worsen asthma, but did you know it can contribute to autism? Tune in!
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you live in the northeast or midwest of the USA this year, you've probably been exposed to plumes of smoke and air pollution from Canadian wildfire...
EP 114: Interpreting genetic testing in autism
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most doctors know there are some children born with genetic mutations that can cause autism. What most doctors do NOT know is that over 70% of genetic...
EP 113: Autism: Allergies and Histamine
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's allergy season. For those of us with environmental allergies, spring and fall can be difficult times. For others with food allergies, pet allergi...
EP 112: Interview with MAPS Dr. Anju Usman Singh
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please listen to one of the most respected autism doctors in the world, Dr. Anju Usman Singh. Her specialty is understanding the microbiome, the billi...
EP 111: Autism: May Research Review
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are over 70,000 scientific research studies that mention autism. Everyday, more research is being published to help us get one step closer to an...
EP 110: Autism: which probiotic is best?
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Probiotics! You've heard about them. You've probably taken them. But, do you really need them? Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor,...
EP 109: Autism Online Educational Course
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what causes autism? Does your pediatrician? Have you read scientific research studies showing that Tylenol can cause up to 40% of autism c...
EP 108: Autism: fighting Candida with Colloidal Silver
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think your child has Candida? or yeast? or mold? Most kids on with autism are prone to chronic gut infections with Candida, a strain of yeast i...
EP 107: Autism: Decoding your OAT Test
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you done any medical testing for your child? The most common test in the biomedical world is called OAT (Organic Acid Test). It can help analyze ...
EP 106 - Detoxification with Ioncleanse: Glenn Wilhelm
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's a train car of chemicals exploding in Ohio, or lead in your toys or pesticides in your food, toxins are EVERYWHERE! Certain toxins can dr...
EP 105: Autism: The Numbers are Increasing… FAST
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The CDC just increased the numbers of those diagnosed with autism up to 1 in 36. That's almost 3% of people in the US diagnosed with autism! But, did ...
EP 104: Autism & Mitochondria
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Constipation? Low muscle tone? Morning aggravation? These are all symptoms of Mitochondrial Dysfunction. Mitochondria produce energy. Which is extreme...
EP 103: Autism Parenting Secrets with Cass and Len Arcuri
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worried about your child's future? And yours as well? Don't know where to begin? Stressed about finding the right doctors, therapies and therapists? C...
EP 102: Serotonin and Sleep
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Serotonin and Sleep... Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through the ways to help support your child's focus a...
EP 101: Autism, Focus and Attention
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of our kids have problems with focus and attention. That can be during therapies During school At home when you're calling their name. Focus and ...
EP 100 : Autism, Speech, and Folinic
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I talk to families in my autism clinic, I ask them, what are your most important goals The majority of time, More speech and More language Is at ...
EP 99: Autism and Anger
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of our kids have behaviors that attract attention. Maybe they're hyper or screaming or using your couch as a trampoline Maybe they're hitting, bi...
EP 98: Behavior Issues in Autism from Vision Problems with Dr. Juanita Collier, MS, OD, FCOVD
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child line cars up? Do they get on the ground really close to their toys? Have they ever flapped their hands in front of their eyes, watchin...
EP 97: Autism and PANDAS/PANS
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does your child feel during and after a cold? Some kids with autism, start speaking more and becoming more attentive when they are sick. Other kid...
EP 96: Integrative Natural Medicine for Kids with Lara O'Neil, APRN
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Voted one of Connecticut's Best Holistic Pediatricians, listen to Lara O'Neil, APRN as she talks about making medicine matter again. She'll review her...
EP 95: Autism: Treating Genetics
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel your child had slow development since birth? This could be due to their genetics! Science indicates 30% of children with autism are due to...
EP 94: Uncommon Symptoms of Allergies in Children with Autism: Insights from Dr. Darin Ingels
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child have worse behaviors during the spring or fall? For no understandable reason? Does your child have eczema? or asthma? Allergies are ex...
EP 93: Autism and Candida
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child laugh excessively? For no understandable reason? Are their problems pooping? Does their poop smell worse than regular poop? Do you eve...
EP 92: Autism : Acetaminophen / Paracetamol Toxicity
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can only listen to ONE podcast, THIS IS THE ONE! Did you take Acetaminophen or Tylenol when pregnant? These are known as Paracetamol or Cal-Pol...
EP 91: Autism and Speech: Improved folinic acid formula!
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child with autism need more language? Most kids do! One of the most scientifically researched vitamins to help support more language is Foli...
EP 90: Autism and Pooping!
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your child constipated? Most kids with autism are. Or maybe, they go everyday, but just a little. Maybe a little loose, maybe some rabbit pellet...
EP 89: Autism interview with Dr. Erica Smith
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the new up and coming biomedical autism doctor! Dr. Erica Smith spent the first part of her career as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), a...
EP 88: Autism 2022: What have we learned?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2022 - A Year in Review Scientific research on autism is published on almost a daily basis. How can you keep up with it all? (PS Your doctor doesn't h...
EP 87: Autism & Leaky Gut
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a "Leaky Gut"? And... does my child have it? Does my doctor believe in it? How would you even know! Inflammation (like with a sprained ankle),...
EP 86: Autism and Histamine Intolerance
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you every given your child Benadryl and they were up all night? Does your child have extreme behaviors? Are they having trouble sleeping? Does li...
EP 85: Autism: Preparing for the Holidays
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for the holidays? The stress? The eating? The diet 'exceptions'! Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you ...
EP 84: Autism: Black Friday Sale Review!
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a review of all the popular Spectrum Awakening supplements and lab tests. Every Black Friday is their biggest sale of the year. While that s...
EP 83: Autism: Pandas and Pans
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child have a quick behavior change recently? Do they have extreme behavior issues after a cold? Your child may have an autoimmune condition,...
EP 82: Autism and Detoxification
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do toxins increase your risk for autism? Science says YES! Learn how where toxins come from in your child, the best way to test for them, and natural ...
Ep 81: Autism : Candida and Constipation
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child laugh excessively? For no understandable reason? Are their problems pooping? Does their poop smell worse than regular poop? Do you eve...
Ep 80: Autism and Chronic Viruses
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did your child regress into autism after a cold? Why does scientific research confirm that children with autism have viruses in their brain, while neu...
Ep 79: Autism: Motor Skills and Mitochondrial
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hard to hold utensils? Maybe tough to color? Or bigger issues, like walking up or down stairs? Motor planning issues, whether problems with gross moto...
Ep 78: Autism: More Language
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why isn't speech therapy working? After months or years of treatments or therapies, do you feel your child hasn't made many improvements? You're not a...
Ep 77: Autism - Stopping Aggressive Behaviors
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Angry? Biting? Hitting? Kicking? Do you have marks on your arms from your child? Aggressive behaviors are a problem. We don't want anyone hurt, whethe...
Ep 76: What Caused My Child's Autism?
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What caused your child's autism? Were they slow to develop from birth? Did you notice a regression in their language or behavior, normally between 12 ...
Ep 75: Autism Lab Testing
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a lab test for autism? Yes and no. While there is no test to diagnose autism, there are many, many tests that will help identify treatments t...
Ep 74: Gut Behaviors
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Angry? Yelling? Hyper? Aggressive? Insomnia? Well, lots of our kids with autism have these behaviors. Many times, it is due to a gut infection! Gettin...
Ep 73: Autism, Immune Support
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
School is back in session! Guess what, welcome to the Germ Factory. Yes, kids get sick. Then they bring it home and we get sick. There are lots of eas...
Ep 72: Autism... It's Complicated
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why isn't speech therapy working? After months or years of treatments or therapies, do you feel your child hasn't made many improvements? You're not a...
Ep 71: Autism and ADHD
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Problems paying attention? Me too. Did their teacher suggest they needed medication for class? So many of our children are impulsive, reactive, and ru...
Ep 70: Autism and Poop
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything really does come down to poo. Let's make the #1 thing we talk about be #2! While we usually try to flush this brown pile as soon as possibl...
Ep 69: Autism, Sensory and GABA
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sensory processing. It sure makes life tough. Problems with hair cuts, nail clippings, covers ears, hates tags, picky eater, loves big hugs? That's se...
Ep 68: Autism and Fish Oil / Omega
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oil from fish. Why is it so good for us? Most of us think about our diet and make sure to have healthy protein, whole grain carbs, fruits and vegetabl...
Ep 67: Autism and Puberty
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Uh-oh. It's here..... HORMONES! I think most of us remember those early days of puberty and how hard it was, especially for us emotionally. How do you...
Ep 66: Autism and Vitamin D
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vitamin D! We all love to sit in the sun and feel happier. Well, Vitamin D is super important for so many parts of the body! You immune system, your m...
Ep 65: Autism and Melatonin, Is It Safe?
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hard to get your child to fall asleep? Or do they have problems staying asleep? We've all heard of melatonin. It's a great, natural way to help you fa...
Ep 64: Autism Behaviors
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hyepractive? Angry? Aggressive? Impulsive? Out of control behaviors are a problem with many kids with autism. But where do these behaviors come from? ...
Ep 63: Autism and Detox
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't you know that you're toxic? Lead poisoning Mercury poisoning Aluminum Toxicity Pesticides The world is filled with air pollution, water pollutio...
Ep 62: Autism, Which Diet is Best?
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gluten Free? Dairy Free? Blood type? GAPS? There are do many diets out there, but which is the best for your child? Food is so important for our healt...
Ep 61: Decoding the OAT
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has your child had the OAT test? No, I'm not talking oatMEAL! An Organic Acid Test (OAT) is a very common urine test that can help identify a wide var...
Ep 60: Autism, Brain Nutrition
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get all of your vitamins? Does your child? Eating 6-8 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is hard for most, never mind a child who is a pic...
Ep 59: Autism and Allergies
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got allergies? Most people do. But did you know that allergies can cause hyperactivity, irritability, and insomnia? Histamine, the chemical that cause...
Ep 58: Autism, Sensory Supplements
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child hate hair cuts, finger nail cutting, covers their ears, hates certain clothes or certain foods? Sensory processing symptoms are common...
Ep 57: Autism, Medication Alternatives
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 57
Ep 56: Autism with ADHD: Get More Focus!
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Problems paying attention? Me too. Did their teacher suggest they needed medication for class? So many of our children are impulsive, reactive, and ru...
Ep 55: Autism: Managing Anger
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your child angry? Are they ok when they're doing their own preferred activity? But freak out with any unexpected change? Are they angry for no unde...
Ep 54: Autism and MTHFR
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MTHFR! MTHFR? What is that? You may have heard of these 5 letters, and said "Mother... what?" MTHFR is a gene which often isn't working properly in ab...
Ep 53: Autism: Killing Yeast Quickly
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yeast. It's a BEAST! Fungal infections are common, whether athlete's foot, jock itch, thrush, ringworm, or vaginal yeast infections. Candida, a very c...
Ep 52: Autism Picky Eaters
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got a picky eater? Only likes a few foods? Maybe just one or two? Refuses anything different, whether taste, smell, color, or texture? Picky eating is...
Ep 51: Autism and Sleep
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sweet, sweet, sleep. Do we every get enough? Not when we have kids! Sleep issues are common in kids with autism. But there are differences between kid...
Ep 50: Autism Behaviors
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your child hyper? Angry? Aggressive? Impulsive? Behavioral issues in autism are usually from pain. But that's only with anger. What about kids who ...
Ep 49: Autism, Why Does My Child Have it?
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why does MY child have autism, but not other kids? What is the REAL cause of autism? Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guid...
Ep 48: Autism Starts in the Gut?
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does Autism start in the gut? Wait, what does that even mean? Digestion, absorbing nutrients, and a route of detoxification are the purposes of our st...
Ep 47: Autism and Nutritional Support
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! We're all worried about getting sick during the winter. No one likes to be sick, whether colds, flu, or Covid. Did you know there are ...
Ep 46: Autism and Detox
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Detox! What does that really mean? What about CHELATION? The term gets tossed around a lot, but detoxification describes treatments that help the body...
Ep 45: Autism, Advanced Biomedical Treatments
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you used biomedical treatments for your child with autism? Maybe you had an OAT test or a stool test. Maybe you treated Candida and gave some inu...
Ep 44: Autism Vitamins for Beginners
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever used vitamins with your child? Basics are easy, such as a Multivitamin, Vitamin D, fish oil, and probiotics. While those are great and f...
Ep 43: Autism and Lyme, Guest: Dr Darin Ingles, ND
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can Lyme disease cause autism? Or can Lyme disease make autism symptoms worse? Will treating Lyme disease help my child improve their language and dev...
Ep 42: Autism Biomedical Review 2021
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you done everything to help your child with autism? Are you willing to try things to help you child on their road to recovery? Biomedical treatme...
Ep 41: Autism Labs, Which do you Need?
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can your doctor test for autism? Is there a blood test or an X-Ray that can prove this is real? Or more importantly, are there any lab tests that can ...
Ep 40: Autism and PANDAS / PANS
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Behavior changes after that cold or flu? Tics, rage, maybe seizures for months on end. These are classic signs of an autoimmune condition called PANDA...
Ep 39: Autism, Temper and Hormones
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is puberty causing just a teensy-weensy change in behavior? I remember puberty, and it was NOT FUN! Hormones often cause temper issues in all people, ...
Ep 38: Autism, Mitochondria and Seizures
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child have full blown seizures? OR perhaps they stare off into space, and you wonder if they're having an "absence seizures". Maybe you've h...
Ep 37: Autism and ADHD, natural treatments
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Distracted? Impulsive? Forgetful? As I tell my wife, I'd love to do whatever you just said.... but I forgot it already. Attention and focus problems, ...
Ep 36: Autism Labs, Which do you Need?
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a medical test for autism? No. There's not. However, autism is a MEDICAL condition, and there are a lot of medical concerns that occur to chi...
Ep 35: Autism, Candida, Mold, and Parasites
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have crazy behaviors during the full moon? Like your child is a werewolf? Live in a moldy house and wonder why your child is so angry Dr. Jared Skowro...
Ep 34: Autism, Diets and Inflammation
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Organic, GAPS, Blood type. Do these diets REALLY work? Because they sure are a lot of work. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year intern...
Ep 33: Autism, More Speech, Guaranteed!
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your child non-verbal? Do they have a few words for what they want? (Or usually the word 'no') Or maybe they can talk about what they love (hello m...
Ep 32: Autism, Why did it happen?
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why your child has autism, but not someone else's child? It seems like you did the same things as they did, but your child is affected. Wh...
Ep 31: Autism and Mitochondria, Guest: Dr. Richard Boles, MD
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the EXPERT! Dr. Richard Boles, MD is one of the world's leading experts in genetics and mitochondrial function in autism. He explains how mi...
Ep 30: Autism, Two Steps of Anger
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you walking on egg shells at home? Trying not to say the wrong thing or take the tablet away at the wrong time? Anger has two steps before the vol...
Ep 29: Autism, Stop the ANGER
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rage! Bite! Hulk SMASH! Is your child violent? Do they self harm? Do they scratch and bite you? While anger is an emotion we all feel, most of our kid...
Ep 28: Autism, New Candida Treatment
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Athlete's foot? Jock itch? Thrush? Ringworm? Fungal infections are everywhere. Including in your gut! Does your child laugh randomly? Are they extreme...
Ep 27: Autism and Masturbation
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people do it, but no one wants to talk about it. Whether you have a 12 year old, or a 92 year old, these things happen! Children with autism tend...
Ep 26: Autism, Managing Parent Stress
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being a parent is hard. Being a parent of a special needs child can be even harder! You have to take care of yourself so you can have the endurance fo...
Ep 25: Autism and Inulin, my child gets worse!
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you given the PREbiotic, Inulin, to your child and things seemed to get worse? PREbiotics are a great way to support gut immune function. When th...
EP 24: Autism and MTHFR Lotions
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is MTHFR? Have you heard of this gene? It has become popular over the past 10 years since gene changes are present in almost 50% of people across...