Your BELIEFS Influence EVERYTHING

05/25/23 • 53 min

Welcome to Episode 153 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week we discuss the importance of the stories we tell ourselves. Our BELIEFS.

Bringing more awareness into this area will pay huge dividends for you and your child. And few organizations are equipped to help parents like you do this important work.

One of the most impactful organizations on our journey was the Option Institute International Learning and Training Center.

Our guest this week is Suzanne Pruss. She is a Senior Mentor & Trainer at the Option Institute and we focus on this perhaps the biggest secret we learned along our journey. The insight that most influenced how we felt navigating our journey with our kids.

The secret this week is ...

Your BELIEFS Influence EVERYTHING

You'll Discover:

The Big Weight That Fuels Unhappiness (6:19)
What Happens Immediately When You Change a Belief (16:39)
What is Happiness IQ? (18:12)
What To Do If You Feel Like Your Family Has Abandoned You (24:15)
The Option Institute And The Origins Of The Son-Rise Program (34:36)
Why You Are The Creator Of Your Experience (41:22)
A Simple Tool To Unearth A Belief (44:27)

About Our Guest:

Suzanne Pruss is a Senior Mentor & Trainer at the Option Institute® International Learning & Training Center. She has been practicing the Option Process since 1995.

She first arrived at The Autism Treatment Center of America in 1992 and fell in love with the teachings and techniques of the Son-Rise Program: a home-based program for parents with children on the autism spectrum.

She was enamored with how respectful, loving, fun, and creative she could be connecting with a person on the spectrum of any age. She had intended to stay and volunteer for two months but, instead, found her calling and has been affiliated with the Option Institute ever since.

Her biggest joy is having worked one-on-one with over 1,200 children on the autistic spectrum and their families world-wide.

She feels blessed to be able to assist parents and their team members to learn this beautiful way to connect, inspire and support children on the spectrum to grow to their fullest potential.

She most especially loves teaching parents how to be comfortable, have fun, and be awesomely capable as they support their child’s growth.

Suzanne grew up in Australia and attended a one-room primary school, ‘Little House on the Prairie’-style. She loves nature, animals, painting, anyone with autism, and comedy. She has traveled the world extensively, was born in Vietnam, and has ‘family’ world-wide.

References in The Episode:

Option Institute International Learning & Training Center Option.org
The Autism Treatment Center of America autismtreatmentcenter.org

Additional Resources:

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

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Welcome to Episode 153 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week we discuss the importance of the stories we tell ourselves. Our BELIEFS.

Bringing more awareness into this area will pay huge dividends for you and your child. And few organizations are equipped to help parents like you do this important work.

One of the most impactful organizations on our journey was the Option Institute International Learning and Training Center.

The secret this week is ...

Your BELIEFS Influence EVERYTHING

You'll Discover:

The Big Weight That Fuels Unhappiness (6:19)
What Happens Immediately When You Change a Belief (16:39)
What is Happiness IQ? (18:12)
What To Do If You Feel Like Your Family Has Abandoned You (24:15)
The Option Institute And The Origins Of The Son-Rise Program (34:36)
Why You Are The Creator Of Your Experience (41:22)
A Simple Tool To Unearth A Belief (44:27)

About Our Guest:

Suzanne Pruss is a Senior Mentor & Trainer at the Option Institute® International Learning & Training Center. She has been practicing the Option Process since 1995.

Her biggest joy is having worked one-on-one with over 1,200 children on the autistic spectrum and their families world-wide.

She feels blessed to be able to assist parents and their team members to learn this beautiful way to connect, inspire and support children on the spectrum to grow to their fullest potential.

She most especially loves teaching parents how to be comfortable, have fun, and be awesomely capable as they support their child’s growth.

References in The Episode:

Option Institute International Learning & Training Center Option.org
The Autism Treatment Center of America autismtreatmentcenter.org

Additional Resources:

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

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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It’s NEVER Too Late To Make Progress

Welcome to Episode 152 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week, we welcome Larry Miller to the show. Larry has more than two decades of experience as a family physician and health coach.

This is a conversation of empowerment.

Despite the naysayers, the truth is there’s so much a parent can do to help their child - at any age.

The secret this week is ...

It’s NEVER Too Late To Make Progress

You'll Discover:

Larry’s Backstory Supporting His Son (3:16)
Why Conventional Medicine Has Few Answers (9:34)
Why The Type of Pediatrician Matters So Much (11:50)
The Importance of a Root Cause Focus (15:37)
The Chronic Condition That’s Likely Behind Many Autism Symptoms (17:48)
Why Epigenetics Matters More Than Genetics (24:03)
The Concern With Heavy Metals (27:49)
Why Food Really Is Medicine (34:16)
The Trap NOT To Fall Into (38:42)
The Odds Are In Your Favor For Improvement (45:28)
The Window Is NOT Closed (48:18)
The Benefits of Trusting Your Gut (56:57)

About Our Guest:

Larry Miller, D.O., CHC, has more than two decades of experience as a family physician and health coach. Ever since Larry's oldest son was diagnosed with autism, he has been resolute in his commitment and dedication to healing the symptoms of those diagnosed. Aware of the increasing rates of autism, Larry recognizes the urgent need to educate and empower families with the necessary tools to heal their children. Larry has authored an eBook titled "Healing the Symptoms of Autism" and created a 12-week Autism Healing Program to empower, guide, and support children and their families on their journey to achieving health and wellness.

https://www.myhopewellness.com

References in The Episode:

Additional Resources:

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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Move WITH Your Child’s Behaviors, Not Against

Welcome to Episode 154 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This episode goes deep on a powerful and counterintuitive concept: The Practice of JOINING.

Our guest this week is Camila Titone, Senior Mentor & Trainer at the Option Institute where she teaches The Son-Rise Program® to parents, caregivers, and professionals.

Your child on the autism spectrum is likely exhibiting behaviors that you are NOT wanting.

Like many parents, our initial objective was to make all of our son’s ‘problem’ behaviors stop.

And while that makes sense for unsafe behaviors, many of the things our kids do may seem strange but actually serve a valuable purpose for them.

Listen to this episode to get a new perspective that could lead to the breakthrough you’re looking for.

The secret this week is ...

Move WITH Your Child’s Behaviors, Not Against

You'll Discover:

What Exactly Is “Joining”? (3:39)
The Doorway Into Your Child’s World (7:57)
The Basis Of All Relationships (17:46)
A Key Question To Ask Yourself (22:41)
The Best Time To Teach Your Child Anything (29:52)
Why and How To Show Up Bigger With The Three “E”s (37:19)

About Our Guest:

For more than 19 years, Camila Titone has provided personalized guidance, practical educational insight, and emotional support using The Son-Rise Program® to empower parents and professionals to make the biggest impact in their children’s learning process and to see themselves as their child’s best resource and advocate. Originally from Brazil, Camila Titone came to The Autism Treatment Center of America® in 2004. She has spent thousands of hours working one-on-one with over 800 children and adults on the autism spectrum aged 2 to 32 from every inhabited continent. She has taught The Son-Rise Program® to parents, caregivers, and professionals in individual and large group settings. A respected lecturer, Camila has addressed audiences in person and online from all corners of the globe, tackling issues such as verbal communication, attention span, social skills, aggressive and intense behavior, toilet-training, sleep difficulties, and anxiety struggles.

References in The Episode: