Understanding Autism: Coaching Insight from Tina Su, Parent Advocate
In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Tina Su, a parent advocate and coach for families facing developmental challenges, to share her journey of navigating her son's autism, ADHD, and epilepsy. She discusses the limitations of conventional treatments and emphasizes the importance of holistic healing, particularly focusing on gut health. Tina explains how a supportive environment and parental emotional regulation play crucial roles in the healing process. She addresses skepticism around the idea of healing autism and encourages parents to view symptoms as something that can improve rather than a fixed identity providing parents a fresh and hopeful perspective.
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qUOTES:
Get your kids outside and take their shoes off. When you run outside barefoot, that's grounding. It’s anti-inflammatory, it's recharging the body. –Tina Su
I like to use the word healing, because it implies improving, getting better. If my child was having 15 tantrums a day and I can help him to get to one, to me that's healing. Is that not life changing? –Tina Su
In my program, food and functional medicine or supplements are the actions that you take, which I call the 10%. But what's more important is the environment, which I call the 90%. –Tina Su
Show Notes:
Conventional treatments often include behavior therapy and medication, but they come with challenges and side effects.
Tina emphasizes the importance of holistic healing and diet in managing autism and ADHD symptoms.
The healing approach is beneficial not only for children with autism but for all family members.
Skepticism exists around the idea of healing autism, but Tina prefers the term 'healing' over 'curing.'
Creating a supportive and calm environment is essential for healing.
Parents' emotional states can significantly affect their children's behavior and healing process.
Tina encourages parents to view autism symptoms as something that can improve rather than a fixed identity. Understanding that each child is unique and requires tailored approaches.
Parental involvement and guidance are essential for success.
Success in treatment can occur at any age, with the right support.
Healing is a continuous process that requires commitment.
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