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Parents Unheard

Joe and Kayleigh
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Vaccine Safety
Childhood Apraxia Speech
Gestalt Language Processing
Special Education
ADHD
Neuroplasticity
Neurodiversity
AAC
GAPS Diet
ARFID
Spectrum Patronum
Profound Autism
Presume Competence
Gut Health
Gut-Brain Axis
Andrew Wakefield
United States
Masking

For parents of profoundly autistic children

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This week we sit down with Vicky Finlayson — naturopath, nutritional therapist, and author of Flourish — for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means when a child is diagnosed with autism, and why that label so often marks the end of a... more

What does it actually look like to watch your non-verbal, severely autistic child come back to you through food? In this episode, Joe and Kayleigh sit down with Lyndsy Moffatt, GAPS coach and founder of the Autism Biomedical Research Foundation, who ... more

What do Ronnie's blood results actually mean? A functional medicine deep dive

Most parents of autistic children have heard the same thing from their GP: "The results are normal. There's nothing to worry about."

But what if normal isn't the same as ... more

What if the therapy system isn't failing your child — it's just starting in the wrong place?

Erinn Askin is an occupational therapist and founder of OTEAM, a clinic that layers advanced neurotechnology onto traditional OT and speech therapy. She cal... more

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Vicky Finlayson
Parent and advocate with a focus on autism, gut health, and naturopathic interventions
Independent practitioner / author of Flourish
Episode: The Happy Healthy Unicorn: Vicky Finlayson
Lyndsy Moffatt
GAPS coaching advocate and founder involved in autism-focused biomedical education
Spectrumable / GAPS coaching accreditation
Episode: GAPS Coaching with Lyndsy Moffatt
Alan Lee
Functional medicine practitioner
Neurogenics Brain Wellness Clinic
Episode: Ronnie's Lab Results with Alan Lee
Erinn Askin
Founder of Oteam (Occupational Therapy Empowering Individual Minds); clinician combining OT, speech therapy with neurotech
Oteam
Episode: Neuroadaptive Therapies with Erinn Askin
Alonna Bondar
Speech-language pathologist specializing in apraxia of speech; founder of Bondar Speech
Bondar Speech
Episode: Childhood Apraxia of Speech Demystified: Alonna Bondar
Lara Barnes
Brain development expert focused on primitive reflex integration, sensory processing, and environmental factors affecting neural development
Brain Development UK / braindevelopment.co.uk
Episode: How to Actually Build Your Child's Brain: Lara Barnes
Del Bigtree
Founder of The Highwire and host, vaccine-safety advocate
The Highwire
Episode: Del Bigtree: The truth about Andrew Wakefield, Vaccines, and Autism
Sammie Colmer
Special education teacher and founder of Spectrum Patronum
Spectrum Patronum
Episode: Spectrum Patronum with Sammie Colmer
Zack Ponder
Author, podcaster, and founder of Unspecial Podcast and Space for Parents
Episode: Finding God in Special Education: Zack Ponder

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Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride: Gut & Psychology Syndrome
Q: Why is diet emphasized so heavily in treating autism within this framework?
Because the gut lining renews rapidly and what you feed it determines the quality of new cells; a bad diet keeps the gut wall leaky and sustains an unhealthy microbial balance, so reversing disease requires high-quality nutrients from animal sources, fermented foods, and bone/muscle-supporting stocks to rebuild the gut.
Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride: Gut & Psychology Syndrome
Q: Hi, Dr. Natasha. What is gut and psychology syndrome (GAPS)?
GAPS is a theory that autism and many chronic illnesses originate from an unbalanced gut microbiome. By healing and sealing the gut wall, changing the diet to rebuild a healthy microbiome, and removing sources of ongoing gut toxins, the brain and body can recover much of their function, reducing or reversing symptoms.
Gemma Herbertson: Neuroplasticity Therapies for Autism
Q: What are common myths about autism you address?
Autism is not a single diagnosis nor a fixed condition; there isn't one autism, and a neurobiological evaluation is needed to understand specific brain targets for therapy.
Gemma Herbertson: Neuroplasticity Therapies for Autism
Q: What kinds of therapies are available for profoundly autistic children?
Therapies include vision, audio, scent, movement, tactile, vibration, balance and coordination, and breathing, many of which are non-equipment based and can be practiced at home, often tailored to individual brain mappings.
Gemma Herbertson: Neuroplasticity Therapies for Autism
Q: Could you explain what neuroplasticity means for listeners.
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change by strengthening or weakening connections; it underpins learning and can be harnessed through therapies that target specific brain regions and networks.

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This show centers on parents navigating the realities of raising profoundly autistic children, with episodes often pairing devoted caregivers with clinicians, educators, and advocates who illuminate practical strategies, therapies, and system-level challenges. Across conversations, listeners encounter a mix of clinical insights, parenting tips, advocacy perspectives, and personal stories that highlight how families manage education, therapies, and daily life. Notable throughlines include discussion of gut-brain connections, alternative communication methods, evidence-informed interventions, and critiques or observations about traditional healthcare and schooling paths. The show frequently features voices advocating for parent-led decisions,... more

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2. Lyndsy Moffatt
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4. Erinn Askin
5. Alonna Bondar
6. Lara Barnes
7. Del Bigtree
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