Finding Hope on the Spectrum

By Brooke Wagner

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Are you worried about your autistic son's or daughter's future and quality of life? Do you want to feel empowered to be the intuitive parent you know you are? Or are you a curious professional, seeking to learn and discover how to best reach your autistic clients? I invite you to join our community of growth seeking individuals as we connect, share and support each other. This show will feature heart to heart conversations with parents, professionals, and autistic individuals sharing personal insight and life experiences. We will dive deep into supports, programs, and stories that inspire us.

Episode Date
What If Non-Speakers Understand More Than We Ever Imagined? Lora's Inspiring Journey Through Spelling
Jun 30, 2026
Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection, Food, and the Biology Behind Behavior
Jun 15, 2026
Rethinking Non-Speaking Autism: Vision, Motor Challenges, and Communication | Ep. 59
Jun 08, 2026
From Denial to Warrior: The Autism Journey Every Father Needs to Hear | Ep. 57
Jun 01, 2026
Late Diagnosis, Burnout, and Finding Your Voice as a Neurodivergent Parent | Ep. 56
May 25, 2026
Why Teens Pull Away: Understanding Teen Defiance, Anxiety, and Connection | Ep. 55
May 18, 2026
When Gifted Kids Struggle: Executive Function, Identity, and Finding Hope | Ep. 54
May 11, 2026
Healing from the Inside Out: Cellular Health and Autism with Dr. Knight | Ep. 53
Apr 20, 2026
Finding Hope Through Art: Supporting Autism, Connection, and Growth | Ep . 52
Apr 13, 2026
What Every Parent Should Know About IEPs, Inclusion, and Advocacy | Ep. 51
Apr 07, 2026
Autistic Teens and Adults: Building Skills, Confidence, and Community | Ep. 50
Mar 30, 2026
Why Exclusion Harms Neurodivergent Students — And What Works Instead | Ep. 49
Mar 19, 2026
Executive Function, Time Blindness & the “Mental Movie”: Practical Strategies with Sarah Ward | Ep. 48
Mar 13, 2026
Beyond the Autism Diagnosis: Healing the Biofield, Regulating the Nervous System | Ep. 47
Mar 03, 2026
When They Said Severe Autism: A Mother’s 30-Year Journey of Growth and Hope | Ep. 46
Feb 23, 2026
Screen Time Showdown: Are Video Games Hurting or Helping Our Neurodivergent Kids? | Ep. 45
Feb 16, 2026
Leucovorin, Fecal Transplants, and the Future of Autism Care | Ep. 44
Feb 09, 2026
Co-Regulation Over Compliance: Building Connection That Changes Everything | Ep. 43
Feb 02, 2026
Beyond Diagnosis: Neurodiversity Without Pathology | Ep. 42
Jan 26, 2026
Unmasking to Survive: Burnout, Healing, and Reclaiming Self with Chris Carazas | Ep. 41
Jan 19, 2026
Seeing What Others Miss: Presuming Competence in Special Education | Ep. 40
Jan 12, 2026
From Bloodwork to Body Rhythms: A New Way of Understanding Autism with Dr. Hedayat | Ep. 39
Jan 05, 2026
Nourishing the Whole Child: A Step-by-Step Integrative Approach to Autism | Ep. 38
Dec 29, 2025
A Holistic Path for Neurodiverse Kids: Blending NDT, Sensory Work, TLP, Yoga, & Reiki | Ep. 37
Dec 15, 2025
Selective Mutism & The Nervous System: A Hopeful Approach for Families | Ep. 36
Dec 08, 2025
From Surviving to Thriving: Empowering Parents as the True Changemakers | Ep. 35
Nov 24, 2025
Seeing the Whole Family: Autism, Siblings & the Courage to Understand | Ep. 34
Nov 17, 2025
Building Authentic Communication: Coordinating Actions and Connection | Ep. 33
Nov 10, 2025
Healing Hooves: Finding Hope Through Equine Therapy | Ep. 32
Nov 04, 2025
Beyond the Notes: Music as a Bridge to Connection | Ep. 31
Oct 27, 2025
The SKOLA School: Where Nature Leads the Way | Ep. 30
Oct 20, 2025
Transforming Lives: Social Referencing & Autism | Ep. 28
Oct 13, 2025
Healing Autism Through a Mother’s Biomedical Journey | Ep. 27
Oct 06, 2025
Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Neurodiverse Kids with Amy Sage of Parenting EQ | Ep. 26
Sep 29, 2025
Beneath the Surface: Jessica Richards on PDA, the Nervous System, and the Neuro-Relational Framework | Ep. 25
Sep 22, 2025
The Listening Program: Alex Doman on Music that Transforms Neurodiverse Lives | Ep. 24
Sep 15, 2025
The Gift of Shared Joy: Experience Sharing with Autistic and Neurodiverse Individuals | Ep. 23
Sep 08, 2025
Spelling and Telepathy: Unlocking New Dimensions of Autism Communication | Ep. 22
Sep 01, 2025
Hope Unleashed: Autism and the Power of Service Dogs | Ep. 21
Aug 25, 2025
PDA and Autism Burnout: A Mother’s Journey of Resilience and Advocacy | Ep. 20
Aug 18, 2025
The Power of Intention: Building Connection through Declarative Communication in Autism Support | Ep. 19
Aug 11, 2025
Stages, Scripts, and Support: Exploring Gestalt Language Processing in Autism | Ep. 18
Aug 04, 2025
Redefining Wellbeing in Autism: The Transformative Power of RDI | Ep. 17
Jul 28, 2025
Vital Minds:Enhancing the Lives of Autistic and Neurodiverse Individuals | Ep. 16
Jul 21, 2025
Empathy in Action: Using Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative Proactive Solutions Model with Neurodiverse Kids | Ep. 15
Jul 14, 2025
Autism, Trauma, and Nervous System Healing with the Safe and Sound Protocol | Ep. 14
Jul 07, 2025
Modeling Mindfulness: Supporting Neurodiverse Children Through Everyday Practices | Ep. 13
Jun 30, 2025
From Diagnosis to Action: A MAPS Doctor’s Guide to Biomedical Autism Support | Ep. 12
Jun 23, 2025
Belonging in Faith: Inclusion, Grace, and the Neurodiverse Journey | Ep. 11
Jun 16, 2025
Unlocking Development: Primitive Reflexes, Autism, and the Path to Integration with Dr. Mary McKone | Ep. 10
Jun 09, 2025
Naturalistic ABA in Action: Flexibility, Fun, and Family Engagement | Ep. 09
Jun 02, 2025
SODA for the Soul: Mindfulness and Meditation Tools for Self-Regulation | Ep. 08
May 26, 2025
Healing through Horses: Supporting Autistic Individuals Through Equine Assisted Services | Ep. 07
May 19, 2025
The Transformative Journey of Embracing a Growth Mindset and Presuming Competence in Autism Therapy | Ep. 06
May 12, 2025
Slow Down, Tune In: A Guide to Emotional Engagement | Ep. 05
May 06, 2025
The Mindful Heart: Gratitude & Growth for Parents and Practitioners | Ep. 04
Apr 28, 2025
The Sixth Sense: Interoception and Neurodiversity | Ep. 03
Apr 21, 2025
Raising Independent Thinkers: The Impact of Cognitive Anchors for Autistic Children | Ep. 02
Apr 14, 2025
The Power of Parental Instincts: A Conversation with Catina Haverlock | Ep. 01
Apr 07, 2025
A Lifetime to Learn: Introducing Finding Hope on the Spectrum
Apr 01, 2025