Podcast appearances and mentions of jill escher

About one in 31 children in the U.S. has been identified with autism spectrum disorder, according to CDC data released this month.When Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed these findings, he declared that autism is a rapidly growing "epidemic" in the U.S. and vowed to identify the "environmental toxin" he says is to blame. Which of Kennedy's remarks rang true to those in the autism community?Jill Escher is the president of the National Council on Severe Autism, and had both gratitude and criticism for the new initiative.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Frank starts the third hour taking any and all questions. He then is joined by Jill Escher, President of the National Council on Severe Autism, and a board member of Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area. They talk about the uptick in autism cases across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show talking with space expert and radio host Steve Kates a.k.a. Dr. Sky. They discuss the all-female space flight, the deadly Manhattan helicopter crash, Soviet soldiers fighting a UAP and much more. Frank kicks off an early Ask Frank Anything segment in anticipation of his absence. He also talks with Larry Rutman, an award winning podcaster and author, whose latest book is “Intimate Conversations: Face to Face with Matchless Musicians”. They discuss music, baseball and the American-Jewish experience. Frank starts the third hour taking any and all questions. He then is joined by Jill Escher, President of the National Council on Severe Autism, and a board member of Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area. They talk about the uptick in autism cases across America. Frank wraps up the show continuing to answer questions on a number of topics. He also has a conversation with Sheba Mason, a comic and the daughter of legendary comedian, Jackie Mason, Ginger Reiter, a composer, playwright and Jackie Mason's former lover and Ian Wehrle, who plays Jackie Mason in the new production, “The Jackie Mason Musical”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Escher, President of the National Council on Severe Autism, and a board member of Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area. Topic: Why has there been such an uptick in autism? Article: https://www.thefp.com/p/the-autism-surge-lies-conspiracies?utm_source=substack&publication_id=260347&post_id=135287566&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true Website: https://www.jillescher.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/jill.escher http://www.twitter.com/jillescher https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL9bdoPpMpeoz9ZO3wpgPDw/featured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we explore the intricate world of autism research with Jill Escher, a dedicated philanthropist, lawyer, and parent to two Autistic young adults. Jill's journey into Autism advocacy was sparked by her children's diagnoses, with no prior family history, leading her to significant roles like president of the National Council on Severe Autism and leadership at the Autism Society in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through the Escher Fund for Autism, she examines the causes beyond genetics, investigating how environmental and biological factors might alter gene expression, contributing to Autism's heritability.Jill challenges the conventional genetic focus in Autism research, arguing that it fails to explain the increasing prevalence of Autism. She delves into complex topics like epigenetics and transcriptional regulation, proposing these might unlock the heritability puzzle of Autism. Her research includes looking at how factors like general anesthesia can affect future generations. Escher also discusses the hurdles in Autism research, including scientific dogma and the influence of the neurodiversity movement, urging for a more comprehensive approach to address what she sees as a looming national health crisis.Jill Escher https://www.jillescher.comHarvard Presentation: https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/play/n1wZBC2hwCOid8oKlQJLJECY7cGS0YeQMNlaSaFqu2Iybo8ADCEzrdqP01Q3lXTBRX73GHgWdYZMg5RT.Vwh6LCxdweMaleLf?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1733338808000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fharvard.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2Fy3NWE-vbqRQB-lnpZ33Gk7HsbiTJPzi4xjXdCDudRMYtdNFYYC-URWaix3xiYe1e.22MUxTE70Dl-Yz62%3FstartTime%3D1733338808000Other ResourcesAutism and the Womb https://youtu.be/NOVp4mIrougThe Relationship of the Placenta, Womb, and Development https://youtu.be/Mj5h5DOMcRw0:00 Intro1:18 Jill's Journey into Autism4:25 Jill's Family & Autism7:19 Research & Advocacy in Autism10:19 Genetic & Heritability Explanation13:05 Non-Genetic Factors; Epigenetics21:08 Anesthesia; Germ Cell; Proliferation26:29 Early Brain Development; Gene Expression; RNA; Molecular level27:56 Research needs; Genetics & Dead End data; Society & Preparation of Prevalence33:57 Rates of Autism & Future (& Current) Emergency38:16 Vaccination41:25 Migration; Excitation/Inhibition Imbalance; Functional Connectivity48:02 Barriers in Autism; Jill's Contact Information53:33 Reviews/RatingsX: https://x.com/rps47586Hopp: https://www.hopp.bio/fromthespectrumYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

In today's episode, Managing Editor Ari Wietzman talks with Jill Escher, an autism research philanthropist (Escher Fund for Autism), real estate investor who provides low-income housing for adults with developmental disabilities, former lawyer, and mother of two children with nonverbal autism. In this discussion, she highlights the increasing prevalence of autism, the frustrations with current research methodologies, and the need for more innovative approaches to understanding causation. Escher emphasizes the importance of exploring non-genetic factors, such as environmental exposures, advocates for increased funding and attention to these areas, and touches on the societal perceptions of autism and the balance between acceptance and the urgency to find answers.This is a preview of today's special edition that is available in full and ad-free for our premium podcast subscribers. If you'd like to complete this episode and receive Sunday editions, exclusive interviews, bonus content, and more, head over to tanglemedia.supercast.com and sign up for a membership. If you are currently a newsletter subscriber, inquiry with us about how to receive a 33% discount on a podcast subscription! Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to tanglemedia.supercast.com to sign up! You can also give the gift of a Tangle podcast subscription by clicking here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Boghossian, Christina Buttons, and Jill Escher have a candid conversation about autism. They explore key issues in autism research and community support, limited genetic findings despite extensive study, the potential of AI in risk detection and support automation, and the impact of prenatal hormone exposure on autism and gender development. Jill notes that transgender identification is possibly linked to these factors. She stresses the need for nuanced understanding and empathy in autism discussions, emphasizing the field's complexity and unanswered questions.Jill Escher is an autism research philanthropist though the Escher Fund for Autism. Watch this episode on YouTube.

National Council on Severe Autism Webinar, May 15, 2024 We feature Eileen Lamb, one of the most visible and prolific social media personalities in the autism world. Eileen is an author, blogger, photographer, podcaster, the director of social media for Autism Speaks, and the mother of three children, one of whom, 11 year-old Charlie, has an extreme form of autism and another, Jude, who is higher functioning. She also serves on the board of NCSA. In this webinar and conversation Eileen shares the realities of Jude's profound autism, including persistent pica (ingestion of inedible objects), spitting, property destruction and aggression, her experiences being bullied online by neurodiversity adherents, her own autism diagnosis, and how she finds the time to share her story with the world while dealing with her son's life-threatening behaviors. Moderated by Jill Escher, NCSA. Links: The Autism Cafe: https://theautismcafe.com Adulting on the Spectrum podcast: https://www.autismspeaks.org/podcast/adulting-spectrum-meet-our-hosts Find us at NCSAutism.org

Autism Confidential returns to its usual podcast format for a discussion about April, Autism Month featuring host Jill Escher and guest Thomas McKean, a pioneering autism self-advocate. Jill and Tom discuss: Biden's signing of a proclamation declaring April "Autism Acceptance Month," historical background about Autism Month, some op-eds offering a dissenting view from the rah-rah rosy tone of April, acceptance of our kids v acceptance of autism, the very broken definition of "autism," and of course, guitar! Links to material discussed in the podcast: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/04/03/white-house-embraces-autism-acceptance-over-awareness/30811/ https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/toolkit.html#:~:text=April%20is%20Autism%20Acceptance%20Month,and%20connectedness%20throughout%20the%20community https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/insight/2024/04/07/profound-autism-awareness-month-neurodivergence-disorder-labels/stories/202404070031 https://www.newsweek.com/i-love-my-child-i-hate-his-autism-1888870 Amie, by Pure Prairie League:  https://youtu.be/lPgNbFni0oI?si=JWwD6swVhTyMn7jx

Jill Escher is the President of the National Council on Severe Autism. She is an autism research philanthropist (Escher Fund for Autism), a real estate investor who provides low-income housing for adults with developmental disabilities, a former lawyer, and a mother of two children with nonverbal autism. As an advocate, she is past president of the board for the Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area and, as a promoter of innovative research has served on the governing council of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society. The National Council on Severe Autism is pursuing recognition, policy, and solutions for the surging population of individuals, families, and caregivers affected by severe forms of autism and related disorders.  Autism Confidential Podcast: https://www.autismconfidential.org/ "Chasing the Intact Mind" by Amy Lutz: https://amzn.to/48oZkup "The Autism Surge: Lies, Conspiracies, and My Own Kids" by Jill Escher: https://www.thefp.com/p/the-autism-surge-lies-conspiracies Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d9XyYakluHBMAUqFbNUCVH4gPgDql5Ij/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true Connect to learn more: Website: https://www.ncsautism.org/ FB: @NationalCouncilonSevereAutism X: @NCSAutismOrg As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases. For more information about True North Disability Planning you can find us here: Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truenorthdisabilityplanning.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Waypoints - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://waypoints.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcs-disability-planning/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcs-disability-planning/support

Steve talks with Jill Escher, author of an article titled “The Autism Surge: Lies, Conspiracies, and My Own Kids” about the diagnosis, causes, treatments and impact of Autism. Read the article here [...]

Steve talks with Jill Escher, author of an article titled “The Autism Surge: Lies, Conspiracies, and My Own Kids” about the diagnosis, causes, treatments and impact of Autism. Read the article here [...]

This episode features Stephanie M. Morris , MD, is Medical Director, Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) At Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore. She is a neurologist with special qualifications in child neurology, and is also an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She works with kids with autism and I/DD and especially genetic conditions such as Fragile X syndrome and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). In this webinar, Dr. Morris explains what seizures and epilepsy are, the different types, the high prevalence of seizures in autism, particularly in severe autism, various treatment approaches, and accessing care. Moderated by Jill Escher, president, NCSA For more information, please see NCSAutism.org

National Council on Severe Autism Webinar, February 15, 2024, featuring: Jill Escher, Escher Fund for Autism Walter Zahorodny, PhD, Rutgers University This webinar examines the most important and poorly understood phenomenon in autism — the sharply escalating rates over the past several decades. The speakers explain: • The overwhelming evidence for a true increase in autism in the U.S., including specifically California (Escher) and New Jersey (Zahorodny), an increase that is likely between 2,000-5,500% • The evidence for a true increase in other high-income countries (and lower rates in lower-income countries) • The lack of evidence for commensurate autism rates in older birth cohorts • The flaws in the arguments that certain studies (eg, Hansen or Brugha) show there has been no increase in autism • Autism rates are still increasing, and no one understands why • The tired, unsupported rationalizations that the autism increase stems from awareness and diagnostic shifts • An emerging hypothesis that could help explain at least part of the surge, and the 6 key findings from autism research • The reasons for widespread denial of the increase in autism Links: JillEscher.com EscherFund.org Autism Epidemic, Autism Research, Autism Genetics, Autism Epigenetics, CDC ADDM Network, Developmental Disabilities, Aspergers, Autistic Disorder, Gene-Environment Interaction, Heritable Impacts of General Anesthesia, Sevoflurane

This week we played the interview that Jill Escher did of Peg Kerswell on her podcast, the Autism confidencial. Pointing an important light on profoud autism.    

We interview Peg Kerswell, the author of a bold new book chronicling her experiences raising a daughter with extremely severe autism. Ellie is nonverbal and self-injurious, she requires 24/7 care with intensive supervision. The grueling, nonstop cycle of care wears Peg down to the bone, but after Ellie is placed in a treatment facility, Peg finally has the chance to breathe, and take an account of the onslaught of traumas the family has endured — a process that prompts her to start writing her story. Peg and Jill Escher discuss the origins of the book, what Peg wants readers to walk away with (hint: the dire realities of severe autism and the desperate need for programs), and the many humorous musings that give her the ability to cope with an absurdly impossible situation. Jill says it is extremely well written, disarmingly honest and one of the best autism memoirs she's ever read. Links: Girl Storm on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cQpq5bk Jill Escher's review of Girl Storm: https://www.ncsautism.org/blog//lost-in-a-bermuda-triangle-of-profound-autism

This interview will blow your mind. You will have just one thought: "We need a thousand more Mary Ogles!" Mary is a force of nature and CEO of A New Leaf near Tulsa, Oklahoma, which serves 500 clients with I/DD in vocational, transition and residential programs. When Mary sees a need she goes for it and has vastly expanded their operations, including development of a residential village serving adults of all functional levels. She and Jill Escher discuss:—How she entered this field—How the campus-based housing did not get subjected to HCBS "heightened scrutiny"—The vision and mission to serve adults with severe and profound autism—The need for a huge amount of private fundraising to cover actual costs—How they raised millions to build their village—The 2-year Transition Academy serving students with mid-functioning autism and I/DD—The horticulture work the clients do, and their retail operations—Staff development and retentionWe must "open the floodgates" to vastly more services and housing to serve the need. Amen!Link:https://www.anewleaf.org

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we welcome Jill Escher to the show!  Jill is the president of the National Council on Severe Autism. In this episode, Jill gives us an in-depth look on everything we need to know about children affected by autism.  This is a must listen conversation, friends.  Jill Escher is president of the National Council on Severe Autism (NCSAutism.org), past president of Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFAutismSociety.org), and a prominent autism research philanthropist through the Escher Fund for Autism (EscherFund.org). Jill served as the first non-scientist elected to the governing council of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society. Deeply involved in the autism community, she is known both for her outspoken advocacy on housing and supports, as well as her community service, which includes co-chairing the annual Adult Autism Conference at Stanford University, and providing more than 50 informational and recreational events per year for the Bay Area autism community. A former lawyer, she is a graduate of the UC Berkeley School of Law and Stanford University. She and her husband have two children with severe, nonverbal forms of autism and live in the San Francisco Bay Area. How to contact Jill Escher: Jill Escher on Twitter Facebook   How to contact Dr. Bob Hamilton: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton

State policy is hugely consequential for autism families — from state Medicaid programs, to support worker wages, to health care, to guardianship, to recreation and respite. This week we bring you the audio of an NCSA webinar held on September 13, 2023 focusing on advocacy at the state level. If you'd like to see the video or slides, please see our website NCSAutism.org.We start with an intro to federal policy, with Gayle Gerdes, Health Policy Source, who is helping NCSA on voicing our positions on federal policy matters. Then our main speaker is Susan Goldstein, a dynamo mother of a young woman with severe autism who parlayed her passion for autism programs into creating Florida legislation that expanded autism services in the state, and was later elected a state representative. Today she serves as a lobbyist for the Legis Group in Florida. Susan was featured in a prior Autism Confidential podcast, and this episode greatly expands on the concepts she discussed there — with a huge abundance of advice and inspiration. Hosted by Jill Escher and Leanne Morphet, NCSA Policy Chair.

We are delighted to bring back Dr. Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation, who we first featured way back in Episode 4. Alycia and host Jill Escher debate some of the more recent developments in autism research, including studies on genetics, prevalence, early intervention, and ... TikTok! It's a long episode and a bit "in the weeds" on some pretty technical topics but we hope you find it thought-provoking. First they discuss a new paper that probes the role of "common genetic variants" in autism risk, and Jill expresses her dissatisfaction with the assumptions underlying the study. Prevalence is rising, and Alycia says it's not just one thing driving the increase. Early interventions show some promise in improving functioning in young autistic children, but not in overcoming autism. And, surprise (not), Tik Tok is full of autism misinformation....Links: The contributions of rare inherited and polygenic risk to ASD in multiplex families https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2215632120 The earlier the better: An RCT of treatment timing effects for toddlers on the autism spectrum https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13623613231159153 Building Community and Identity Online: A Content Analysis of Highly Viewed #Autism TikTok Videos https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/aut.2023.0019 ASF Podcast - Podcast: Tik-Tok for autism information? Nope https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-tik-tok-for-autism-information-nope/ Meet Alycia: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/dr-alycia-halladay/

On The Other Side of Midnight, Frank starts off with going over the deadly fires in Maui, Hawaii. He speaks on Anthony Fauci and moves into an interview with Jill Escher to talk about autism. Right after, Frank speaks with Stephen Bassett on the news on the recent UAP hearings. Frank also brings up changes in racial demographics in America. Ren Parikh and Tayrn Thompson join the show to talk about joining the workforce after getting out of jail. Finishing off this episode, Frank talks about the ethics of reality TV and speaks with Brian Kilmeade on news of the week. Listen today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank talks to Jill Escher on what is behind the uptick in autism diagnoses in recent years. She is the President of the National Council on Severe Autism, and a board member of Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show addressing controversy on a Greg Gutfeld comment on the Holocaust. He moves onto an interesting interview with Jill Escher as they discuss autism prevalence in younger generations as well as Jill's experience firsthand. Moving on, Frank hosts a groundbreaking panel on the UAP/UFO Hearings with Nick Pope, William Birnes, Matthew Roberts and Ron James. After, the topic of Joe Biden's seventh grandchild comes up. Towards the end of the show, Dave Damiani comes on the show to talk about the late great Tony Bennett and the music industry. Frank wraps up the show talking on all sorts of things including Kevin Spacey's trial, Carmine's naptime and much more. You don't want to miss this edition of The Other Side of Midnight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses upticks in autism with Jill Escher, President of the National Council on Severe Autism, and a board member of Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, a long-form essay about autism by Jill Escher was published in The Free Press (TheFP.com). The article was about how we have grown increasingly complacent about the autism crisis at a time when autism rates continue to increase and the dire need for long-term care services is exploding. The piece received a lot of attention and Jill found herself deluged by comments and questions. In this episode Jill responds to some of the messages, emails and comments she received, including about vaccines, neurodiversity, Feda, autism genetics, and the fact parents can't die. Read The Free Press article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/the-autism-surge-lies-conspiracies

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For almost all of its history autism was considered a "pervasive developmental disorder." It involved serious deviations from normal development, serious impairments in communication, social relatedness and behavior. Academic papers often had a simple shorthand for autism: "devastating." But today, if you're quirky and anxious but otherwise completely normal, poof! you too can have "autism." In this double-header episode, Jill Escher comments on reports that the singer has autism, followed by an earlier recorded discussion with Dr. Lee Wachtel and Dr. Carmen Lopez-Arvizu about the highly diluted and trivialized term autism.Dr. Wachtel is the Clinical Director of the Neurobehavioral Unit at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Lopez-Arvizu is the Medical Director of the Psychiatric Medical Health Program at KKI. Links: Jill Escher: The Sia Shaming Spectacle Is a Tragedy for the Arts and the Autism Community https://www.ncsautism.org/blog//sia-shaming Jill Escher: Stop Hating on Maddie Ziegler: She Was Magnificent in Sia's “Music”https://www.ncsautism.org/blog//stop-hating-on-maddie-ziegler-she-was-magnificent-in-sias-music Lee Wachtel: In Defense of Profound Autismhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=284K2by1FO4

Pioneering autism advocate Thomas McKean joins us again (he first appeared in Ep 13) to discuss the bizarre online phenomenon of anti-parent bullying by militant autism self-advocates. Like witch hunts of yore, autism parents are too often accused, without evidence, of all manner of sins: torturing their children, infantilizing them, of self-aggrandizement, of ableism, eugenics, and more. Tom McKean says "Enough!" to this nonsense in an emotional discussion with NCSA's Jill Escher. Please listen to the very end for Tom's gorgeous, spontaneous soliloquy about the profound love autism parents have for their children. Find Tom on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomasamckean

Outdoor activities bring joy to countless people with autism, all across the spectrum. We are incredibly honored to have two of the nation's top leaders in the field of sports and outdoor recreation for children and adults with autism and disabilities. Sallie Bernard is the founder of Ascendigo, based in Carbondale, Colorado, and Katherine Hayes Rodriguez, is the former director of Achieve Tahoe, located in California. We discuss their winter and summer programs, how these activities promote well-being in the participants — even those with extreme challenges — and their families, some inspirational stories, costs and overcoming obstacles, and accessing sports in your area. Hosted by Jill Escher, president of National Council on Severe Autism Links: Ascendigo.org AchieveTahoe.org MoveUnitedSport.org AutismConfidential.org NCSAutism.org

This is the third of three episodes featuring autism expert and polymath Dr. Manuel Casanova. In conversation with host Jill Escher, he discusses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), how he originated the research on TMS with respect to autism, how the treatment can help patients in certain respects (some are surprising!), the limits of TMS when it comes to severe autism, and what you might consider if you're interested in a trial for your loved one. Brought to you by the National Council on Severe Autism Website: NCSAutism.org

This is the second of three episodes featuring autism expert and polymath Dr. Manuel Casanova. He and host Jill Escher explore a number of controversies in the autism field, including language, the Neurodiversity movement, diagnosis, self-diagnosis, the attack on autism research, the over-hype of genetics, what we can learn from international efforts, triumphs and failures of autism research, and the dim prospects for gene therapy. Brought to you by the National Council on Severe Autism Website: NCSAutism.org

This is the first of three episodes featuring autism expert and polymath Dr. Manuel Casanova, who recently retired after an illustrious career in neuroscience and neuroanatomy. The author of 18 books and innumerable papers, Dr. Casanova is known for his pioneering work identifying abnormalities of neural growth and migration in developing autism brains, and irregularities in connectivity and the critical excitation-inhibition balance. He is also known for his work discovering abnormalities of "minicolumns" in the cerebral cortex. They also discuss the prospects for a true biomarker of autism. In this somewhat technical discussion he explores the pathologies seen in autism brains with host Jill Escher. Brought to you by the National Council on Severe Autism Website: NCSAutism.org

A new commentary, "A full semantic toolbox is essential for autism research and practice to thrive," published in the journal Autism Research, the journal of the International Society for Autism Research, counters the call by several neurodiversity advocates to limit language and terms relating to autism. Two of its authors, Amy Lutz and Jill Escher, discuss the commentary and its context. Read the commentary here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2876 Abstract: "Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with a highly diverse set of challenges, disabilities, impairments and strengths. Recently, it has been suggested that researchers and practitioners avoid using certain words to describe the difficulties and impairments experienced by individuals with ASD to reduce stigma. The proposed limitations on terminology were developed by only a subset of the autism community, and the recommendations are already causing negative consequences that may be harmful to future scientific and clinical endeavors and, ultimately, to people with ASD. No one should have the power to censor language to exclude the observable realities of autism. Scientists and clinicians must be able to use any scientifically accurate terms necessary to describe the wide range of autistic people they study and support, without fear of censure or retribution."

Fecal smearing and anal digging are two of the most distressing behaviors seen in autism. In this episode, we speak with Dr Joyce Tu, Ed.D., BCBA-D, and Kelly Bermingham, BCBA, of Easter Seals Southern California, both of whom have extensive experience working with children and adults with severe autism, and feces-oriented behaviors. With host Jill Escher they discuss toilet training techniques, the role of functional behavior analysis, encopresis, stopgap measures, and insurance coverage for medically necessary interventions. Links: Dr Tu at Easter Seals: https://www.easterseals.com/southerncal/our-programs/research-division/verbal-behavior-lab.html Toilet Training Course: https://www.citepro.com/courses/toilet-training

The National Autism Association is a leader in helping families and communities prevent autism emergencies, particularly when it comes to the prevalent and often-lethal phenomenon of elopement. NAA President Wendy Fournier and Co-founder Lori McIlwain join NCSA's Jill Escher discussing NAA's efforts to address this national crisis, sharing their research efforts and shocking statistics, and offering advice for families. They also discuss the cruel trend of parent-blaming. Roughly half, or 48%, of children with an ASD attempt to elope from a safe environment. The vast majority of elopement-related deaths are by drowning. Links: https://nationalautismassociation.org

Jess Ronne, mother of 8, including a teen son with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, is the main protagonist of a new documentary film, Unseen: How We're Failing Parent Caregivers. Jill Escher talks with her about the genesis of the film, its goals and reaching new audiences with her important message. Highlights: • As the title suggests, these stories of extreme caregiving tend to be hidden from the public eye. The film gives these families a voice and tells their stories. • While the film reveals a certain amount about their son Lucas, it does not portray the most harrowing aspects of his disability. • Jess wants community members and churches to become more supportive of families living with children and adults with extreme special needs. • Caregivers are in desperate need for more support at home and also day and residential programs. • It's okay for caregivers to say, “I don't want to do this for the rest of my life.” Links: Home of Unseen: Caregiverdoc.com Unseen trailer here The Lucas Project here

Lucy Kross Wallace is an accomplished writer and sophomore at Stanford University who has written about her disenchantment with the neurodiversity movement. In conversation with Jill Escher, Lucy tells about how she was diagnosed with Level 1 autism at age 18, after years of severe mental illness and failed treatment (she prefers the term Asperger Syndrome). She found autism a useful framework to help her understand herself and enable her to exit the hospital and enroll in college, and the first year at Stanford she found camaraderie and meaning in the neurodiversity movement. The neurodiversity crowd featured much black-and-white thinking but it felt good to her to be crusading against the ableism of the world. She explains how neurodiversity is part of a larger critical social justice movement, but found it was not aimed at “justice” as she understood it. Lucy felt her life on Tumblr was a bit of a performance but she is no longer on social media, she considers it a mental health risk. Lucy thinks the diagnostic scheme for autism does not reflect actual functional realities, and asks what is the unifying factor for autism? “We need multiple labels, it's hard to talk about when ‘autism' means so many things.” They discuss the postmodern roots of the idea that language constructs reality, a driving force behind neurodiversity tropes, and the bullying of parents by online activists. Links: NCSA: The cognitive distortions that feed neurodiversity radicalism Quillette: My brief spell as an activist

What are the different types of housing for autistic and I/DD adults? What's an ICF? What are Home and Community-Based Services? Why are waitlists so long? Why do some disability rights advocates attack freedom of choice in housing? Scott Mendel and Ashley Kim of Together for Choice put it in perspective, hosted by Jill Escher. Highlights: • What are ICFs? Is there really an entitlement? Sort of, but it may be far away and of low quality. What different kinds of ICFs are out there? The real reason that state-run ICFs are more expensive than private ICFs. • What is HCBS? Why are there such long waitlists in most states? The problem of the lack of political will. • Why we need a person-centered full continuum of care rather than arbitrary rules about housing settings. • Absurd state rules that place autistic clients in more costly and inappropriate settings. • How severely autistic clients with HCBS can become isolated and disconnected from the community. • The severe staffing crisis seen across the country. • The need for families to meet with legislators and share their stories. Advocacy matters. Links: Together for Choice: http://togetherforchoice.org NCSA National Grassroots Network: https://www.ncsautism.org/nationalnetwork About Autism Confidential (AutismConfidential.org) is a production of the National Council on Severe Autism. NCSAutism.org. All views expressed on Autism Confidential are those of the individual speakers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of NCSA or its board of directors. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not offer any medical or legal advice. Produced by Lee Syatt. Do you want to start a podcast? Go to www.leesyattconsulting.com

Autism Confidential is the new podcast sponsored by the National Council on Severe Autism. We focus on the topics of importance to those impacted by severe autism, including policy, research, treatment and services. Highlights from this episode: • Autism Confidential is a community effort, hosted by leaders from NCSA. Your introductory hosts are Jill Escher, president, and Amy Lutz, vice president • We will focus on topics that are under-represented and ignored in autism media • We will tackle difficult issues with honesty, and also connect with those outside our community • Have ideas for episodes or speakers? Please email us at info@ncsautism.org • Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please email us at info@ncsautism.org Links: Autism Confidential: autismconfidential.org National Council on Severe Autism: ncsautism.org About Autism Confidential (AutismConfidential.org) is a production of the National Council on Severe Autism. NCSAutism.org. All views expressed on Autism Confidential are those of the individual speakers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of NCSA or its board of directors. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not offer any medical or legal advice. Production donated by Lee Syatt of www.leesyattconsulting.com

Jill Escher is president of the National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA), an organization formed over two years ago by a group of parents looking to raise awareness and advocate for autistic individuals with more severe manifestations of autism. The NCSA has been sounding the alarm bells regarding the lack of societal preparedness for the magnitude of young adults leaving the educational system at 21. They address complex issues without pulling punches—housing, therapy interventions, mental health, guardianship, and the neurodiversity movement are all covered through a combination of position statements, webinars, and powerful blog pieces. In today's episode, we cover: Jill's background and advocacy role Rising incidence of autism Issues of causality, future directions of research The Neurodiversity movement FC and Rapid Prompting Links: Here are the two most important links from today's episode: The NCSA's Website Jill Escher's Website Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Simplepractice. If you need a stellar all-in-one practice management system that can also handle your teletherapy clients, look no further. Simplepractice can deliver it all. New users can sign up for two months for the price of one when they click on this link. Show Your Support: If you like the show, you can show your support in several ways, including: Leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to the show. Share the show with a friend or colleague. Are you a speech therapist or educator in need of some unique material? Check out my newly opened Teachers Pay Teachers Store. The selection is small, but I promise you it's unique! If you would like to get in touch with me regarding show suggestions, feedback, or anything else, please email me: jeff@conversationsinspeech.com. Thanks for listening! Jeff

What does it mean to have severe autism? And what does that mean for future support if the autism rates are truly increasing? Research advocate, Jill Escher, joins me in this episode to answer these questions and more. This is an educational and eye-opening conversation.  We discuss her journey as a mother to children with nonverbal autism, her impact on research surrounding the causes of autism, severe autism, and the staggering increase of autism rates.

Jill Escher is the president of the National Council on Severe Autism and has prepared a strong message for the world: every autism parent is in a state of panic, and the “unaffected,” should be too. Yes, could this mean you. “Severe” or “not-so-pretty” autism voices demand a place at the table, and no noisy, lame attempt to shame the advocates over semantics will “cancel” the grim statistics. Severe autism is coming for all of us, actually. It's time to listen.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/disorderlyblondes)

"Legislative advocacy has become difficult for the severe autism population since the DSM-5 lumped Asperger's syndrome with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Further complicating the matter, a new population recently emerged who identify as “autistic” without having a diagnosis from a qualified health care professional. Without a clear distinction for various parts of the spectrum, we are comparing apples and oranges. We will not render meaningful information, and we make it difficult for the entire spectrum, but especially for those most affected." Irene Tanzman is a patient advocate and author of Abie and Arlene's Autism War. Jill Escher is president, National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA). They share their stories and discuss the KevinMD article, "Why health care professionals must call for splitting the autism spectrum." (https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2021/02/why-health-care-professionals-must-call-for-splitting-the-autism-spectrum.html)

The amazing Alycia Halladay joins us for the 3rd and final installment of her interview with incredible Jill Escher. 

Jill Escher is the president of the National Council on Severe Autism, Immediate Past President of the Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area, and the mother of two children with nonverbal forms of autism, a son, 22, and a daughter, almost 15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 255: This week we talk diagnostic labels. Jill Escher interviews Alycia Halladay in part two of this series.  

Author and Autism mom Amy Lutz is interviewed by roving reporter Jill Escher. Also, Graham tells a story about Peter sending out lonely e-mails. 

A few weeks ago NBT Scientific Director Megan Hall and I met up to discuss the causes of postprandial fatigue, commonly known as “food coma”. We talked about two common causes, both associated with glucose dysregulation. Megan described some of the mechanisms causing hypoglycemia, including accelerated gastric emptying, periods of increased insulin sensitivity, and low hormonal states, while hyperglycemia is often associated with insulin resistance. This was such a big topic we only covered about half of it the first time around, so we’re continuing the conversation today. On this podcast, Megan and I discuss three additional causes of postprandial fatigue: endotoxin, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Megan describes each of these scenarios in detail, discussing some of the upstream causes that can be targeted early on to avoid problems. She also provides practical steps you can take if you’re one of the millions dozing off after lunch every day. Be sure to follow along with Megan’s outline for this podcast.  Here’s the outline of this interview with Megan Hall: [00:01:42] Previous podcast: Postprandial Fatigue: Is It Normal To Need A Nap After Lunch?  [00:03:20] Hans Vink; Hyperglycemia reduces glycocalyx volume while NAC infusion prevents the reduction. Nieuwdorp, Max, et al. "Loss of endothelial glycocalyx during acute hyperglycemia coincides with endothelial dysfunction and coagulation activation in vivo." Diabetes 55.2 (2006): 480-486. [00:03:51] Malcolm Kendrick on the glycocalyx; Podcasts: Why Cholesterol Levels Have No Effect on Cardiovascular Disease (And Things to Think about Instead) and A Statin Nation: Damaging Millions in a Brave New Post-health World. [00:04:51] NBT Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Moore; Podcast: How to Strength Train Without a Gym. [00:06:21] Postprandial endotoxemia (PPE): definition, causes, downstream effects; Study: Kelly, Caleb J., Sean P. Colgan, and Daniel N. Frank. "Of microbes and meals: the health consequences of dietary endotoxemia." Nutrition in Clinical Practice 27.2 (2012): 215-225.  [00:11:04] What to do about PPE. [00:11:56] Probiotics; Podcasts: How to Optimise Your Gut Microbiome and Microbiome Myths and Misconceptions, with Lucy Mailing, PhD; How to Use Probiotics to Improve Your Health, with Jason Hawrelak, PhD. [00:12:10] Megasporebiotic; Study: McFarlin, Brian K., et al. "Oral spore-based probiotic supplementation was associated with reduced incidence of post-prandial dietary endotoxin, triglycerides, and disease risk biomarkers." World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology 8.3 (2017): 117. [00:12:36] Chris' sister's story. [00:13:51] S. boulardii - may help with gut barrier function; Study: Terciolo, Chloe, Michel Dapoigny, and Frederic Andre. "Beneficial effects of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 on clinical disorders associated with intestinal barrier disruption." Clinical and experimental gastroenterology 12 (2019): 67. [00:14:23] Additional supplements that may help with gut: Enteromend, Permaclear, GI Revive, SBI Protect. [00:17:09] Dietary interventions for PPE. [00:17:14] Plant polyphenols; Studies: 1. Wong, Ximena, et al. "Polyphenol extracts interfere with bacterial lipopolysaccharide in vitro and decrease postprandial endotoxemia in human volunteers." Journal of Functional Foods 26 (2016): 406-417; 2. González‐Sarrías, Antonio, et al. "The endotoxemia marker lipopolysaccharide‐binding protein is reduced in overweight‐obese subjects consuming pomegranate extract by modulating the gut microbiota: A randomized clinical trial." Molecular nutrition & food research 62.11 (2018): 1800160; 3. Kolehmainen, Marjukka, et al. "Bilberries reduce low‐grade inflammation in individuals with features of metabolic syndrome." Molecular nutrition & food research 56.10 (2012): 1501-1510.  [00:17:36] Sulforaphane; Studies: 1. Yanaka, Akinori, Junya Sato, and Shun Ohmori. "Sulforaphane protects small intestinal mucosa from aspirin/NSAID-induced injury by enhancing host defense systems against oxidative stress and by inhibiting mucosal invasion of anaerobic enterobacteria." Current pharmaceutical design 19.1 (2013): 157-162. 2. Yanaka, Akinori. "Role of sulforaphane in protection of gastrointestinal tract against H. pylori and NSAID-induced oxidative stress." Current pharmaceutical design 23.27 (2017): 4066-4075. [00:17:53] Hormetea. [00:20:20] Dietary oil composition plays a role in endotoxin transport; Study: Mani, Venkatesh, James H. Hollis, and Nicholas K. Gabler. "Dietary oil composition differentially modulates intestinal endotoxin transport and postprandial endotoxemia." Nutrition & metabolism 10.1 (2013): 6. [00:21:55] Supporting detoxification; Studies: 1. Fox, Eben S., Peter Thomas, and Selwyn A. Broitman. "Hepatic mechanisms for clearance and detoxification of bacterial endotoxins." The journal of nutritional biochemistry 1.12 (1990): 620-628 (SciHub); 2. Munford, Robert S. "Invited review: detoxifying endotoxin: time, place and person." Journal of endotoxin research 11.2 (2005): 69-84. [00:22:20] Enterosgel. [00:24:04] Inflammation; Study: Mo, Zhenzhen, et al. "Endotoxin May Not Be the Major Cause of Postprandial Inflammation in Adults Who Consume a Single High-Fat or Moderately High-Fat Meal." The Journal of Nutrition 150.5 (2020): 1303-1312. [00:25:51] Lucy Mailing on gut barrier integrity: Article: Is a high-fat or ketogenic diet bad for your gut? Discussed on NBT Forum post. [00:26:26] Food sensitivities; Studies: 1. Ohtsuka, Yoshikazu. "Food intolerance and mucosal inflammation." Pediatrics International 57.1 (2015): 22-29; 2. Wilders-Truschnig, M., et al. "IgG antibodies against food antigens are correlated with inflammation and intima media thickness in obese juveniles." Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes 116.4 (2008): 241. [00:27:58] IL-1 and postprandial fatigue; Study: Lehrskov, Louise L., et al. "The role of IL-1 in postprandial fatigue." Molecular metabolism 12 (2018): 107-112. [00:29:05] Mitochondrial dysfunction and glucose dysregulation; Study: Sergi, Domenico, et al. "Mitochondrial (dys) function and insulin resistance: From pathophysiological molecular mechanisms to the impact of diet." Frontiers in physiology 10 (2019): 532. [00:29:54] Normal vs pathological biochemistry. [00:32:53] TCA cycle and electron transport chain. [00:33:21] Insulin resistance is a cellular antioxidant defense mechanism; Study: Hoehn, Kyle L., et al. "Insulin resistance is a cellular antioxidant defense mechanism." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 106.42 (2009): 17787-17792. [00:35:02] Blood sugar dysregulation and mito dysfunction; Studies: 1. Stefano, George B., Sean Challenger, and Richard M. Kream. "Hyperglycemia-associated alterations in cellular signaling and dysregulated mitochondrial bioenergetics in human metabolic disorders." European journal of nutrition 55.8 (2016): 2339-2345; 2. Rolo, Anabela P., and Carlos M. Palmeira. "Diabetes and mitochondrial function: role of hyperglycemia and oxidative stress." Toxicology and applied pharmacology 212.2 (2006): 167-178; 3. Kaikini, Aakruti Arun, et al. "Targeting mitochondrial dysfunction for the treatment of diabetic complications: pharmacological interventions through natural products." Pharmacognosy Reviews 11.22 (2017): 128. [00:36:26] How to support mitochondria. [00:36:46] Low-carb diet; Study: Miller, Vincent J., Frederick A. Villamena, and Jeff S. Volek. "Nutritional ketosis and mitohormesis: potential implications for mitochondrial function and human health." Journal of nutrition and metabolism 2018 (2018). [00:37:04] Exercise; Studies: 1. Oliveira, Ashley N., and David A. Hood. "Exercise is mitochondrial medicine for muscle." Sports Medicine and Health Science 1.1 (2019): 11-18; 2. Memme, Jonathan M., et al. "Exercise and mitochondrial health." The Journal of Physiology (2019); 3. Huertas, Jesus R., et al. "Stay fit, stay young: mitochondria in movement: the role of exercise in the new mitochondrial paradigm." Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity 2019 (2019). [00:37:31] TRE or fasting, CR; Study: Lettieri-Barbato, Daniele, et al. "Time-controlled fasting prevents aging-like mitochondrial changes induced by persistent dietary fat overload in skeletal muscle." PloS one 13.5 (2018): e0195912. [00:38:03] Dietary polyphenols; Studies: 1. Sun, Chongde, et al. "Dietary polyphenols as antidiabetic agents: Advances and opportunities." Food Frontiers 1.1 (2020): 18-44; 2. Teixeira, José, et al. "Dietary polyphenols and mitochondrial function: role in health and disease." Current medicinal chemistry 26.19 (2019): 3376-3406. [00:38:47] Eat berries before a carb rich meal; 1. Törrönen, Riitta, et al. "Berries reduce postprandial insulin responses to wheat and rye breads in healthy women." The Journal of nutrition 143.4 (2013): 430-436; 2. Xiao, Di, et al. "Attenuation of postmeal metabolic indices with red raspberries in individuals at risk for diabetes: A randomized controlled trial." Obesity 27.4 (2019): 542-550. [00:39:34] Eat fatty fish; Studies: Lanza, Ian R., et al. "Influence of fish oil on skeletal muscle mitochondrial energetics and lipid metabolites during high-fat diet." American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism 304.12 (2013): E1391-E1403; 2. de Oliveira, Marcos Roberto, et al. "Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and mitochondria, back to the future." Trends in food science & technology 67 (2017): 76-92. [00:39:53] Sleep; Studies: 1. Rodrigues, Nathane Rosa, et al. "Short-term sleep deprivation with exposure to nocturnal light alters mitochondrial bioenergetics in Drosophila." Free Radical Biology and Medicine 120 (2018): 395-406; 2. Schmitt, Karen, et al. "Circadian control of DRP1 activity regulates mitochondrial dynamics and bioenergetics." Cell metabolism 27.3 (2018): 657-666. [00:40:16] Supplements to support mitochondria; Study: Wesselink, E., et al. "Feeding mitochondria: potential role of nutritional components to improve critical illness convalescence." Clinical nutrition 38.3 (2019): 982-995. [00:42:22] Outline for this podcast.  [00:42:25] Dr. Josh Turkett’s 4-quadrant model. [00:44:47] 35% of pharmaceuticals cause mito dysfunction; Studies: 1. Meyer, Joel N., and Sherine SL Chan. "Sources, mechanisms, and consequences of chemical-induced mitochondrial toxicity." (2017): 2-4; and 2. Dykens, James A., and Yvonne Will. "The significance of mitochondrial toxicity testing in drug development." Drug discovery today 12.17-18 (2007): 777-785. [00:45:08] Environmental pollutants; Podcast: Environmental Pollutants and the Gut Microbiome, with Jodi Flaws, PhD. [00:45:22] Psychological stress; Podcast: Germline Exposures with Jill Escher. [00:46:35] Support NBT on Patreon. [00:46:51] Book a free 15-minute starter session with one of our coaches.

Part two of Jill Escher's interview with Lee Wachtel, MD, Medical Director, Neurobehavioral Unit, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD.

On this episode roving reporter Jill Escher interviews Lee Wachtel, MD, Medical Director, Neurobehavioral Unit, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD.

In this episode roving reporter Jill Escher interviews Dr. David Traver from UC San Diego. Dr. Traver is a pediatrician who is also a Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and also a Professor of Biology, Section of Cell and Developmental Biology. So there!

Hey folks Catherine Lord is an influential and pioneering author on the subject of autism and she joins roving reporter Jill Escher to talk the history of autism and where we will go in the future. 

This week Jill Escher interviews Ruth Ann Luna, PhD, Baylor U -- discussing the microbiome in autism, and poop

Jill Escher interviews Dr Walter Zaharodny from Rutgers 

This week Jill Escher interviews Jonah Zimiles from Words books store  and interview NY Times columnist Judith Newman who wrote To Siri with Love.  

This week Jill Escher talks about having the difference between having a boy and girl with autism.  She has a girl and boy with autism and talks about the differences.  

The Link Between Eating and Autism #SANE with Jill Escher & Jonathan Bailor

More than 3.5 million Americans live with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control identified 1 in 68 children as having ASD. Join Nurse Rona and her guests, Jill Escher and Zack Oelerich. Call with your experiences and questions at 1-800-958-9008. We'll focus on the challenges and successes of Teens and Adults.   The post Autism Through The Lifespan: Desire for a Brighter Future appeared first on KPFA.

Jill Escher, from the San Francisco chapter of the Autism Society, relates the disturbing details of a neighbor seeking to have the a boy with Autism declared a public nuisance.  Further, the neighbor is alleging they are owed compensation for lowered home values because of the boy's behavior challenges.  For more information on this case and the hearing set for September 22, 2015 visit: http://www.sfautismsociety.org/blog

Jill Escher is well-known in the autism community for her philanthropy efforts, but the busy California native wears many hats. Not only is she the president of a local autism non-profit and a real estate investor, Jill is also mother to three children — two of whom have nonverbal autism. Environmental stressors such as drugs, chemicals, smoking and radiation can affect the molecular coherence of human germline, that is, the genetic and epigenetic programming contained within our egg and sperm. Recently, the multigenerational effects of exposures in critical windows of germline development have made the news and are finally reaching the public consciousness. Be sure to Jill's watch AHS14 talk.

Join Dr. Dan as he discusses the multigenerational effects of nutrition, drugs, and chemicals on our genes with Jill Escher, JD, MA. She is the President of the Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area, and philanthropist, Escher Fund for AutismHer current areas of focus include (1) developing new models for sustainable and affordable community-based supported housing for autistic adults, and (2) piloting research on fetal germline disruptions, both genetic and epigenetic, caused by acute fetal toxic exposures, such as to pharmaceuticals and smoking. Topics discussed: epigenetic inheritance autism influence of nutrition on germline epigenetics influence of prescription drugs on epigenetics

10 Ways to Beat Sugar Addiction with Jill Escher Host: Erin Chamerlik, MS https://GetBetterWellness.com Erin's new book, released 2020: The Reclaim Diet Host Erin Chamerlik, holistic nutritionist will bring practical information to help you lose weight permanently, reduce your cholesterol, improve your chronic health conditions. Do you just want to GET BETTER?  Are you tired of prescription medication and all of their side-effects?  If you are done with yo-yo diets that leave you starving and fail in the end please listen to this show.  This is not medical advice, I just share information.  Consult your doctor about medication and any health concern that you have.

Alzheimer's is becoming an epidemic in this country. Listen this week as Dar Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss how to prevent this terrible disease. Also, special guest Jill Escher swings by to discusses her book: Farewell, Club Perma-Chub, A Sugar Addict's Guide to Easy Weight Loss.

Alzheimer's is becoming an epidemic in this country. Listen this week as Dar Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss how to prevent this terrible disease. Also, special guest Jill Escher swings by to discusses her book: Farewell, Club Perma-Chub, A Sugar Addict's Guide to Easy Weight Loss.