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This episode is a must listen! I am joined by Dr. Kristen Shay and Heather Grimaldi, MS, BCBA from Simple Spectrum Supplements. Aleks has been going through some digestive issues lately so we talked all about how picking eating and food aversions can affect gut health. There is a lot of great information this week about the affects poor gut health has on everything else. Make sure you take notes with this episode. Also stay tuned to the end of the show for instructions on how to win a special giveaway from Simple Spectrum!
This episode answers questions to five questions we recently received. We discuss Bryce's supplements, our homeschool decision, "The Good Doctor", relationships with neurotypical parents, and Bryce's ASD level. This article is a good tool to help identify each level and how it may apply to your child or to someone you know with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now six years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages, Parenting Autism, to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. www.ParentingAutismShow.comYou can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or our email: parentingautism@att.net.We are also linking our podcast to our photography website to help create more awareness. www.artigraphsphotography.comSupport the show (https://www.parentingautismshow.com/resources)
EPISODE 50: FROM REAL HOUSEWIVES TO AUTISM ADVOCACY, JACQUELINE LAURITA DOES IT ALL INTRO: Hi, everyone! You are in for a special treat today. Today’s guest is none other than autism mom advocate extraordinaire and reality tv celebrity, Jacqueline Laurita. She was on Bravo TV’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” for seven seasons, and during this time her adorable son Nicholas received his autism diagnosis. She’s gonna share all about that, so stay tuned. You definitely don’t want to miss it. Also, you may have seen, the My Autism Tribe podcast and nonprofit organization just recently celebrated our one-year birthday. That’s one year of successes, one year of challenges, and one year of getting to know each of you. Thank you for coming along on this journey with me, and for listening to this podcast! Your support means the world. SEGMENT: Jacqueline’s son Nicholas was diagnosed with autism in 2012 at the age of three, and since this time Jacqueline has become a leading advocate in campaigns for increasing autism awareness. She’s a female powerhouse with a mama bear’s love for her family. I’m so excited to introduce to you, Jacqueline Laurita. CONCLUSION: Whether you are a regular on a TV reality show, a teacher, a service provider, a stay-at-home mom, ALL of our voices are absolutely necessary in spreading autism awareness and acceptance in our communities. Maybe your platform is social media, or being a part of your child’s PTA. Don’t be afraid to make your voice stronger. Thanks so much to Jacqueline for her time and willingness to share her family’s story with us, and thanks so much to you for listening. You are an amazing member of My Autism Tribe, and without you none of this would be possible. I’ll see ya next week! QUESTIONS ANSWERED DURING PODCAST: Can you tell us more about the diagnosis story- who, what where when and how- What have been some of the biggest challenges you and your family have faced? Let’s talk about advocating and awareness- what recent work have you done that has helped with awareness? With all the many projects you have going on and caring for your family how do you like to unwind and relieve stress? What words of advice would you tell the person you were 10 years ago? Can you share a story of success in your journey? Tell us more about Simple Spectrum and why you’re so passionate about this company? Can you tell us more about your nutrition background and why you got into this? Why do you think Simple Spectrum is so different than most supplements out there? Can you tell us the difference that nutrition and supplements have made for you guys? Gluten free/ casein free diets? Do you miss being on the housewives? Any chance you will do it again? Can you tell us more about The Lookover Ladies podcast? How’s that been going? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR JACQUELINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacquelinelaurita/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclaurita/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacLaurita Book: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Beauty-Wellness-Getting-Together/dp/1940363845/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=get+it%3A+a+beauty%2C+style%2C+and+wellness+guide&qid=1580314793&sr=8-1 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lookover-ladies/id1479048850
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In this episode Dr. Annette Nunez and Maylene Johnson chat with Heather Grimaldi, MS, BCBA. Her passion for autism comes through in this podcast as shares her career journey in hopes of inspiring other women and mothers. From starting Proof Positive ABA Company, to selling it to Autism Learning Partners, to being a TACA ambassador, to co-founding Simple Spectrum Supplement, Heather is a force to be reckoned with. Heather, along with Dr. Kristin Shay and Jacqueline Laurita created a supplement in which they wanted children to have the best possible nutrition. She is currently working hard with insurance companies to fund Simple Spectrum Supplement because Heather explains how nutrition along with ABA and speech therapy is extremely beneficial to children with autism. Her ultimate goal is for families to have access to higher end nutraceuticals that are affordable. IN THIS EPISODE: MINDSHIFT (takeaways) When you first receive a diagnosis, look at big picture. Begin early intervention therapies and also look into possible nutrient deficits. Consider everything from therapies, diet, to supplements.
Heather Grimaldi, MS, BCBA is the Founder of Proof Positive ABA Therapies, an organization of highly-trained and compassionate specialists who provide treatment based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, the most widely researched and scientifically validated method known for treating Autism. Armed with empathy, driven by her passion for helping families, and anchored by her own experience as a devoted mother, Heather built Proof Positive ABA Therapies into one of the largest and most respected institutions of its kind. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Clinical Director, Heather’s focus was on supporting families and team members tasked with implementing behavior-analytic interventions. Proof Positive ABA Therapies developed individualized treatment plans designed specifically to teach self-help and social skills with a family-focused approach and an emphasis on parent education, distinguishing themselves as trusted and hands-on care providers. In late 2016, the long-running Autism Learning Partners created one of the largest Autism therapy platforms in the U.S. with its acquisition of Proof Positive. Heather proudly continues her work with families as Clinical Liaison and a Business Development executive with Autism Learning Partners Orange County. Her supplement line, Simple Spectrum, offers the critical nutrition that children on the autism spectrum need. Resources: Simple Spectrum Supplements Vitamin B Linked to Speech Delays Autism Learning Partners Autism Nutrition Research Center and Dr. James Adams TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) ABA Therapy
In today’s episode I’m chatting with BCBA Heather Grimaldi. Heather talks about what initially drew her to the field of autism and how her passion led her to becoming a BCBA. Heather eventually started her own ABA company, Proof Positive ABA. After Heather sold her company (but stayed on as a consultant!) she found herself in the world of supplements! Heather went on to create ‘Simple Spectrum’, a supplement designed specifically for individuals on the spectrum. Simple Spectrum addresses some of the common mineral deficiencies for individuals with ASD, as well as nutritional deficits often due to picky eating. Heather set out to create a supplement that would not only fill those gaps, but do so in the healthiest, safest way possible. And thus Simple Spectrum was born! Heather is truly a powerhouse and she is ready to make big changes in the world! I loved chatting with her and I hope you enjoy listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/megan-carranza/message
EPISODE 25: Autism - A Mother and BCBA’s Story INTRODUCTION: As you know, we’re always searching for wonderful stories and great information to share. On today’s episode, we’re speaking with BCBA and Founder of Proof Positive ABA Therapies, Heather Grimaldi. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Clinical Director, Heather’s focus has always been on supporting the families and team members tasked with implementing behavior-analytic interventions. She built Proof Positive ABA Therapies to teach self-help and social skills with a family-focused approach and an emphasis on parent education. In 2016, Autism Learning Partners created one of the largest autism therapy platforms by acquiring Proof Positive (Heather has a funny story about this), and today she continues her work with families as a Clinical Liaison with Autism Learning Partners in Orange County, California. Please join me in a warm welcome. CONCLUSION: Our goal is to always share a diverse range of voices within the autism community; people both on and off the spectrum, from all walks of life, with all different backgrounds. We feel it’s important because we’re all in it together! We can all learn from each other, and we can all support each other. On good days and bad days. Thanks for joining me today and for being a part of My Autism Tribe. I’ll see you next week! ABOUT SIMPLE SPECTRUM SUPPLEMENT: https://simplespectrumsupplement.com/ The supplement is designed to provide the nutritional needs of the developing nervous system, with extra support for individuals with autism, by addressing potential dietary deficits. Working with Defeat Autism Now and Medical Association of Pediatric Special Needs affiliated doctors in her role as a BCBA, company founder Heather Grimaldi saw benefits of high-end supplement systems firsthand. Simple Spectrum is similar to a nutraceutical a doctor might prescribe, but at a much more affordable price, without the long drives and even longer waits. There are states and countries that don’t even have access to these types of doctors. The Simple Spectrum mission was to create the kind of nutraceutical supplement based on the latest scientific research, and free from the extraneous additives packed into so many similar products on the market. As a parent of one child with sensory processing disorders and another with ketotic hypoglycemia, responsible for implementing food programs herself, Heather knows how hard it can be to get kids to eat the right foods and that includes her own kids. Simple Spectrum Supplement is an unflavored dissolvable powder without gluten, casein, added sugar, soy, binding agents, artificial colors, preservatives, GMOs and dairy. The highest quality vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients – Simple Spectrum Supplement really is quite simple.
Jacob is back in action this week with a lot to talk about. He kicks off the show with getting off track per usual, and Aaron does not help. Jacob talks more about baseball, games he has been playing and tap-to-pay. Aaron hypes up Avengers End Game and Star Wars (a little early?), and KIAs. Check out these links:Weisscast.comPatreon.com/weisscast Intotheam.com discount code WeisscastEnd track by Simple Spectrum on SoundcloudThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.