How to prepare for your first homeopathic appointment

A critical key to the success of homeopathic treatment is providing useful and complete information to your homeopath. This show discusses what to expect and how to prepare for your first appointment (or really, any appointment) with a classical homeopath.

Sound Beginnings--language learning in utero

Within The Davis Model of Sound Intervention, today's show discusses new research talking about language learning beginning in utero. Ms. Davis also discusses her Sound Beginnings program, a sound-based therapy program for pregnant mothers.

Dr. Mesibov discuss upcoming book with a focus on Adults

Autism Across the Lifespan; tools for improving clinical and patient care, education and research has been accepted for production by the Oxford University Press, London. Drs. Holmes, Mesibov and Tsai along with Mr. Herb Hinkle, Esq. will address the issues associated with Autism from conception to end of life considerations. This show gives the listener a briefing about the direction of the book and who it's readership will be.

Can We All Just Get Along?

Is our unity of purpose threatened by disunity in the means of getting our message out?

Mark Olson's ASD Campus Model and Venture Philanthropy

In this interview, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Mark Olson brings venture capital expertise to an ASD campus model.

The homeopathic appointment and treatment process -- what's it all about?

The homeopathic appointment and treatment process -- what's it all about?
Show Description: This show will demystify the homeopathic process. You will learn what to expect during your first appointment, the homeopath's reasoning process, how to take your remedy, and issues such as the possibility of antidoting and interactions with allopathic drugs. (Note: This show first aired July 15, 2005.)

Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People

Many parents of children on the spectrum find that they have friends or family members who seem unsupportive, critical, or undermining. Some parents experience this as a drag on their morale. Raun and Kristin discuss the importance or surrounding yourself with people who are supportive of you and what you are doing for your child. As well, they argue about what makes a person attractive, and they celebrate our kids. Kristin talks about five mood-boosting foods, and Raun rants about people with extra strong body odor.

When People React to Your Child's Meltdown

So, you’re in the supermarket (or church, school, etc.), and your child is screaming, biting, and generally making a ruckus. And the people around you are glaring, commenting, judging, or doing something even more unhelpful. Raun and Kristin talk about how to handle these kinds of situations – without having a nervous breakdown. They argue – sort of – about whether large air passengers should be charged additional fees to fly. They also celebrate our kids, and Kristin doles out some smart and simple home solutions. Raun ends the show with a rant about people who complain about TSA agents.

Stress Solutions-Pregnant Moms, Dr. S. Andrews

Author Dr. Susan Andrews of Stress Solutions for Pregnant Moms discusses the importance of balancing stress especially during pregnancy for the development of the child. Her checklist and point system of activities to use are reviewed. Sound and music are key to maintaining and balancing stress levels.

Interview with Dr. Joel Smith of Autism Services Association

Dr. Holmes interviews Dr. Smith a pioneer in Adult Services in Massachusetts. The organization is celebrating its' 50 year anniversary and Dr. Smith his 27th anniversary as a CARF [Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities]. He presents his view on services to those on the Autism Spectrum and the needs going forward.