Everyday Autism Miracles

This show is full of ideas for wonderful,appropriate toys for children on the Autism Spectrum. Toy Expert Bob Friedland from Toys 'R Us shares top toy ideas from their Differently Abled Toy Guide including how to search for a toy to build a specific skill. Sara Larson from Playability toys shares great ideas on finding unique award winning toys that are fun and build skills and Kathy Lorkovic from Fat Brain Toys shares a slew of ideas for great toys and stocking stuffers that are sure to be loved by kids on the Spectrum. Hear great ideas from Parents about their favorite toys and info about how to register to win an iPad for your child on the Spectrum from the HollyRod Foundation. Get coupon codes for savings from toys on www.playabilitytoys.com and www.fatbraintoys.com

Dr. Sarita Freedman talks with Everyday Autism Miracles about giving skills to children and teenagers with Autism Spectrum disorders so they can succeed in college. Tune in and listen as she talks about self awareness skills, self care and self advocacy as well as many other important aspects of the college experience. Interns Eric Goldin and Adam Jacome join the show to talk about their experience of college and the BioMed Mom talks about the benifits of lemon water.

Merrick Williams and Joe Mohs from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders visit Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about SKILLS the new interactive computer program to help parents, teachers and care givers design tailored programs to help children acquire the skills they need to succeed. This fabulous program is based on 30 years of research, it tracks biomedical interventions, creates IEP reports and trains parents in the gold standard of Autism treatment

Cindi De Wet cured herself from Tourrette's Syndrome and in the process learned to help her son on his journey with Aspergers and strategies to help other children on the spectrum using Naturopathy. Now she has formed the ASSIST for Autism foundation in order to help hundreds of childen and families that are affected by Autism. Listen to her amazing tale, as well as hearing the Biomed Mom's shocking discovery about BPA on store reciepts! And how antiseptic hand gel can make it worse. Host Shannon Penrod shares info on giving Jem his first Methyl B shot and how listeners can get a free trail of the amazing SKILLS program.

Insurance expert Bryce Miler joins Everyday Autism Miracles to give important up to date information about Insurance reform for Autism coverage. Laws have passed in 23 states mandating that insurance companies cover Autism, including ABA therapy. Do you know if your insurance will cover therapy for your child? Find out in this informative show that could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars on your journey to help your child.

ACT Today! is a non-profit that's mission is to provide information and access to therapies, treatment, equipment and services that help children on the Autism Spectrum. Laura Marroquin the Director of Marketing and Development for ACT Today! joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about how families can request a grant for everything from a fence to therapy. She allows shares information on ACT Today's new initiative to help Military families with children on the spectrum. Tune in to hear what you can do to help your child or how you can be instrumental in helping another child with Autism.

This show is "The Dish on the DAN"! Tune is and listen as "Biomed Mom" Joanne Allor and host Shannon Penrod talk about everything they leared while at the Fall 2010 Defeat Autism Now Conference, held by the Autism Research Institite. Listen in as Shannon shares what she learned about Autism and the immune system and why she is urging all Moms of kid on the Spectrum to get a mammogram. Hear the Biomed Mom talk about new treatments that she is starting and what she recommends adding based on the conference. The two most effective treatments for autism are revealed (they happen to be the least expensive) Methyl B shots, the GFCF diet and the new SKILLS program are all discussed. Don't miss this informative show.

Dr. Geoffrey Radoff joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about the Fall 2010 DAN Conference in Long Beach. Listen is as he talks about the DAN protocol, homeopathy, how to avoid spending unnecessary money on test, when to know if your child is ready to go off of B-12 shots and how to treat yeast. This is a rare opportunity to sit with a DAN practitioner for an hour. Intern Eric Goldin also offers his unique opinion of Sarah Palin's recent concern of explotation of people with disabilities - you won't want to miss it!

In this first episode of the Second Season of Everyday Autism Miracles host Shannon Penrod shares interviews from The Center for Autism and Related Disorders' 20th Anniversary Gala in Hollywood. Guest interviews include Macy Gray, Kyle Massey from Dancing With the Stars, Dr. Sears from "The Doctors", Rap star Won G and two college aged students who recovered from Autism and were featured in the film "Recovered". Biomed Mom, Joanne Allor offers advice on going to DAN Dr. appointment and how to get the most bang for your buck in treating yeast.

Got the end of summer blues? Shannon Penrod offers help with the 4 Fs: Food, Fundraising, Fun and Finding your Zen so you can get back on track and make a smooth transition for fall. Listen to her strategies for raising funds for Autism Treatment and getting your children to eat fresh vegetables.

Nancy Pitchford from Heads Up Therapy joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about the benifits of horse therapy for children on the spectrum. Intern Eric Goldin talks about his views on politically incorrect speech, which causes Host Shannon Penrod to break into hives. BioMed Mom, Joanne Allor gives tips on eating organic foods on a budget.

Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Director of Research and Development for The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, the world's largest organization effectively treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, visits Everyday Autism Miracles to share new research on behavioral interventions for creating a safe, loving interaction between your child with Autism and a pet. This is an inspirational hour filled with cutting edge information on behavioral interventions that work, whether it is getting your child to pet the dog nicely or increase their working memory. This is a wonderful hour filled with information you can use to increase your enjoyment of your child and their ability to learn new skills and behaviors.

Monica Holloway, author of the critically acclaimed memoir Cowboy and Wills joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about her book, her son Will's progress and his touching journey through Autism. This is a fun inspirational hour of honest mommy chat, covering everything from spouses to pets and including what to do when well meaning people say really insensitive and ignorant things. All with a sense of humor and dignity! Join Shannon Penrod and Monica Holloway as they laugh their way through an hour of Everyday Autism Miracles.

Karen Delaney of Oswego New York's Autism Task Force joins as this week's special Co-Host. This show is jam packed with resources for families in the Upstate New York area but also provides inspiration as we talk to Moms who have banded together to enrich the lives of all the local children living on the spectrum. Listen in as local moms and advocates share important information for all parents of children on the spectrum no matter where you live!

Celebrity Hair Stylist Allen Edwards and international autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh visit Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about the first annual Ride 'n Style for Autism which will be held on Sunday July 25th. This exciting event is perfect for the whole family, providing carnival rides and games for the kids, custom cars and motorbikes for the Dads and hair styling by the Allen Edwards team for Moms. All of the money raised will benefit Autism treatments and research.

Barrie Silberberg, author of The Autism and ADHD Diet, joins Everyday Autism Miracles to talk about the power of dietary intervention for all of our kids no matter where they are on the spectrum. Listen in as Barrie gives great advice about cleaning up your child's diet and "lifting the fog" that surrounds them. Get great advice on how to shop for healthy ingredients to make nutritious meals that your kids will eat. Need help sorting through the differences between GFCF, Feingold and other diets? Barrie can help you understand what your individual child needs and how to get started. This is a great show for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the idea of making dietary changes.

Award winning educator and author Carole Cliffe joins Everyday Autism Miracles to share some really fun and innovative ways to teach our kids the principles of good character. Through her website, www.characterbuildingconcepts.com, Carole offers parents a wide variety of inexpensive tools to make learning about character fun. Tune in as Carole shares inspirational ideas on how to instill these values in our children no matter where they are on the spectrum or off.

It's important to stay hopeful and inspired on your journey through Autism. On this special edition of Everyday Autism Miracles we listen to the words of parents around the world who share their latest "brag" about the miracles that are happening in their homes. Get a hanky, because this one is a tear jearker and climb aboard the hope express!

Listen in as Bonnie Yates of the Bonnie Z. Yates Law Firm shares critical information about how to get the most out of your child's IEP. This show is filled with tips to help you be your most productive. Imagine feeling relaxed at your next IEP knowing that you are completely prepared and that you fully understand your rights as a parent. Bonnie is here to help us all feel empowered at these crucial meetings.

Fresh from the Autism One Conference, Dr. Marshall Dickholtz visits Everyday Autism Miracles to discuss the benefits of NUCCA chiropractic on children with Autism. Dr. Dickholtz is best known for a study on the effect of NUCCA on high blood pressure patients, he lowered their blood pressure an average of 18 points! He has just finished a study on the effects of NUCCA on , children with Autism that has had trememdous results. Listen to one caller whose children participated in the study to hear about the miraculous chnages in her children. Listen in as Dr. Dickholtz talks about his new study on Cancer.