Welcome to Episode 238 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week, Sarge Goodchild of Active Healing reveals how foundational movement can transform children with autism, cerebral palsy, and other developmental delays.

Sarge shares his hands-on, non-verbal therapy approach, focusing on the pons, a key brain area that supports coordination, bonding, and language. By addressing this foundation first, children can unlock new developmental possibilities.

We explore how milestones like crawling and creeping build physical and cognitive strength. Sarge explains how simple exercises and gravity-based movements help children, particularly those with cerebral palsy, progress toward independence.

Sarge highlights how movement affects digestion, inflammation, and overall health. He stresses the importance of reducing toxins and adopting a holistic approach to support natural development.

Drawing from his own experience overcoming epilepsy, Sarge shows the power of movement to improve brain function and resilience.

The secret this week is...

Engage In ACTIVE Healing

You'll Discover:

• Three Key Things To Have In Place (4:18)
• Why The Pons Is So Important (8:19)
• How Active Healing Differs From PT and OT (17:24)
• The First of Three Factors To Address (28:29)
• The Second of Three Factors To Address (30:43)
• The Third of Three Factors To Address (32:21)
• Ways To Prevent SIDS (36:39)
• Sarge’s Backstory (40:14)
• The Relationship Between The Midbrain and Seizures (43:52)

About Our Guest:

Sargent L. Goodchild Jr. began life as a brain-injured child. At four years of age, Sargent was diagnosed with a seizure disorder. None of the many professionals who met with Sargent were capable of seeing his potential. The best medical advice his parents were given was to put him on anticonvulsant and muscle-relaxing medication. He was eventually placed on various combinations of seven different medications. The effects of which were incredible toxicity without seizure control. It was too much for his parents to bear. Through a friend, they found neurodevelopmental therapy, and within nine months of beginning a functional movement program, he became both seizure and medication-free, as he still is today.

Sargent has been working with children with various disabilities/challenges for 30 years as a practitioner of NeuroDevelopmental Movement ®. He has been the subject of numerous newspaper articles and was recognized for his accomplishment with an internationally adopted child in a news story for WBZ-TV in Boston that was subsequently picked up by the CBS affiliates in New York City and Philadelphia. In addition to running Actie Healing, Inc., Sargent is on the board of advisors for Documenting Hope, Bioregulatory Medicine Institute, and Healing Complex Kids.

www.activehealing.org

References in The Episode:

• Autism Research Institute

Additional Resources:

• Unlock the power of personalized 1-on-1 support; visit allinparentcoaching.com/intensive
• 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

Welcome to Episode 237 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week, we're joined by the esteemed Dr. Richard Boles. With an impressive background in pediatrics and genetics, including training at UCLA and Yale, Dr. Boles brings a wealth of knowledge on neurodevelopmental and functional disorders.

He collaborates with Neuroneeds to create specialized supplements for autism, ADHD, and epilepsy, and today, he shares why whole genome sequencing is crucial for effective treatments.

He explains his comprehensive diagnostic approach, the importance of understanding genetic and environmental factors, and how specific genetic variants can pave the way for targeted therapies.

Dr. Boles shares the supplements he designed to improve biochemical functions, and he elaborates on the significance of mitochondrial energy metabolism, cation transport, and neurotransmission in autism care.

This episode promises to be packed with valuable insights for parents navigating the complexities of autism, so stay tuned as we explore the cutting-edge genetic diagnostics and personalized treatment pathways with Dr. Richard Boles.

The secret this week is...

Sequence The WHOLE Genome

You'll Discover:

• How Whole Genome Sequencing Works (5:41)
• Why Telehealth Can Be Better Than In-Person Visits (8:37)
• The Importance of Mitochondrial Function (19:45)
• Who You Want To Focus on Pathways (24:57)
• Specific Supplement Options (27:43)
• Why De Novo Mutations Are Incredibly Important Clues (34:25)

About Our Guest:

Dr. Boles is a Medical Geneticist with expertise in mitochondrial disease, other metabolic disorders, and channelopathies. He completed medical school at UCLA, a pediatric residency at Harbor-UCLA, and a genetics fellowship at Yale. Dr. Boles’ clinical and research focus has been on the genetics of common, chronic neurological and functional disorders, including autism, ADHD, ME/CFS, pain, and cyclic vomiting. He has about 100 peer-reviewed published papers. After 20 years as a geneticist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and faculty at USC, Dr. Boles was the Medical Director of a DNA sequencing laboratory for 6 years. He is currently in a virtual (Zoom) private practice, where he applies whole genome (DNA) sequencing to determine the cause of disease in his patients. Dr. Boles is also the Chief Medical & Scientific Officer of NeuroNeeds, a company that produces natural nutritional products to assist people with neurological conditions, including the conditions listed above.

http://molecularmitomd.com/

References in The Episode:

• NeuroNeeds

Additional Resources:

• Unlock the power of personalized 1-on-1 support; visit allinparentcoaching.com/intensive
• 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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Welcome to Episode 236 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This quick episode reveals why faith is greater than hope—and how this powerful shift can transform your parenting journey. By embracing unwavering faith, you’ll unlock your child’s potential and feel more empowered to trust the process. Let go of control, say yes to yourself, and discover how faith can be your greatest superpower.

The secret this week is…

FAITH > Hope


References in The Episode:

• 2024 Documenting Hope Conference Videos
• Miracle on 34th Street

Additional Resources:

• Unlock the power of personalized 1-on-1 support; visit allinparentcoaching.com/intensive
• 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