Ep. 5 - The RPM Program for Non-Verbal Learning with Lenae Crandall

Show Notes:

·      Can you tell us a bit about your background and how it led to founding HEED? (3:39)

·      How and why Lenae became a Certified RPM Provider, discovered “The Mind Tree”, and got involved with Soma Mukhopadhyay and HEED. (4:29)

·      Found HALO (Helping Autism through Learning and Outreach) (5:47)

·      Working with Soma (8:00)

·      What is RPM program? (10:04) 

·      Presume Intelligence (10:55)

·      How it benefits the Autism community (14:30)  

·      How does one get started on the RPM journey? (16:26)

·      Starting with Paper Choices – How to choose and what to choose?  Getting the body and mind to integrate. (17:00)

·      Motor Modeling vs. Physical Facilitation (21:06)

·      Implementation Techniques 

·      The Different Learning Channels (27:09)

        o   Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Movement and Tactile

        o   Identification and Use of Learning Channels – Generalized, Global, Selective, Auditory channel, Visual channel, Sensory tools  

·      Eyes and tracking the Letterboard (40:26)

·      Development of Tolerance Areas - Stimming behaviors (19:40) & (36:10)

·      The Processes of Encoding and Mental Mapping (42:44) 

·      Can you also teach Extracurricular activities like skateboarding, and     roller skates classes, cooking (individual leisure activities training for our kids) (47:15)

·      Controversy regarding teacher prompting student with cues to choose the right answers (48:44) 

Links:

HALO - https://www.halo-soma.org/

HEED - http://www.heedrpm.com/

 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HEED-RPM-1436248763329075

Akhil Autism Foundation Research with University of Virginia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXl5Ku23_pU 

The Akhil Autism Foundation has funded research with the University of Virginia using eye-tracking technology, which reveals agency in assisted autistic communication.  You can learn more at the link provided in the show notes for this episode. 

“There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more.”
~ Robert N. Hensel

Today we are talking with Elisabeth Black, a very interesting researcher and teaching assistant in Behavioral Neuroscience. 

She is a high school teacher of students with special needs.  She also teaches several classes with organizations like JoyDew Foundation, and schools like New Road School of NJ, and Hunterdon Central Regional High School. 

She is currently studying how horticultural therapy can positively impact individuals - in particular, her autistic students, using biomarkers and other quantitative methods

Currently a PhD student in Behavioral Systems Neuroscience at Rutgers University, the main focus of Elisabeth’s research is to gather empirical evidence supporting the use of Horticultural Therapy to help people who have special needs, with a focus on Autistic People.  

The methods used will include the use of measurements through non-invasive technology to measure stress biomarkers which include cortisol levels, eye movements and galvanic skin response.

As the founder and director of Horti-Hope Therapeutic Gardening Experiences, Elisabeth’s overall goal is to make Horticultural Therapy more accessible.

In today’s episode she shares her love for gardening and wisdom gathered in her research and experiences helping students learn the art and science of horticulture to improve the quality of their life.

SHOW NOTES

·      How did you get into Gardening?  Did you always have an interest in plants and horticulture?  (3:30)

·      What is horticulture? The difference between gardening and 

Horticulture (6:35)

·      The Philosophy of Horticultural Therapy (6:39)

·      The Vertical Horticultural Program (13:19)

·      How it helps improve mental and physical health (21:12)

·      Elisabeth’s collaboration with AAF for Neurodiverse Gardners - Social Skills Program (29:20)

·      Hortihope - Hydroponics and vertical farming (34:32)

·      Elisabeth’s research (44:15)

·      Autism employment in the green industry  (50:37)

JoyDew Autism 2.0 - https://joydew.com/

Hortihope - http://hortihope.com/

Akhil Autism Foundation - https://akhilautismfoundation.org/

Ep. 3 - Understanding Methylation and M-B12 with Dr. Sonya Doherty
Show Notes:

·      Naturopathic Doctors vs. Traditional Doctors (4:58)

·      Biochemistry – Diet and Supplements (10:28)

·      Methylation Cycle (11:02) 

·      Mitochondrial production of energy (12:07)

·      Synthetic Folic Acid (14:04)

·      How Methylation works (16:01)

·      Diet - Dr. Martha Herbert “The Autism Revolution” (20:40)

·      Dr. Derrick MacFabe – Propionic Acid – Removing complex carbs from diet (21:01)

·      Carnitine (23:48)

·      Adverse effects of M-B12? (28:40) 

·      M-B12 works best for what ages? (30:33)

·      Apraxia, Dyspraxia and Vitamin E – Claudia Morris (34:35)

·      Homunculus (38:08)

 ·      What about Non-Responders? (44:31)

·      What connects B12, Methylation, Glutathione and ASD? (46:52)

·      Cod Liver Oil – Meg Megason (Pediatrician in VA) (48:50)

·      “How Brains Learn to See” (TedTalks) (49:33)

·      Visual Processing/Integration (Dr. Powan Sina) (50:59)

·      Dr. Sonya Doherty’s Website - treatautism.ca   

·      Free manual – download on Kindle Unlimited

Quest 1: What are enzymes? and How do the digestive  enzymes work?

Episode 1
Hopewell Pharmacy - Methyl B12 shots FAQ
“Welcome to the Akhil Autism Foundation Podcast - providing practical and science-based solutions for families dealing with autism. Foundation founder and executive director, Manisha Lad is a Nutrition Consultant, and mother of an only son recovering from autism.  He inspired her to not only start the Akhil Autism foundation, but he transformed her to become a Holistic Health Coach and Autism Advocate. 
Akhil’s Foundation's mission is to Educate, Treat, Research, and Support Autism.  
Through her coaching sessions, she shares their journey and empowers parents who are struggling with all aspects of autism, including emotional and financial hardships related to this condition.  
The following program is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, or diagnosis or treat for Autism condition.  Please do not apply any of this information without first speaking with your physician.

Today’s content/show (Mb12 shots)

Manisha Question

Juliane Ilaria - Sales and Marketing Answer

1. Quest 1: Tell us more about you and about Hopewell pharmacy 
2. Quest 2:What are Mb12 shots?
3. Quest 3: WHO DEVELOPED THE METHYL B12 PROTOCOL THAT WE USE?
4. Quest 4: what do the Mb12 shots (Methylation cycle)
5. Quest 5:The Folate cycle and Methyl B12 injections
6. Quest 6:how does Mb12 shots help with kids with AUTISM
7. Quest 7:Undesired effects from  MB12 injections in autism treatment
8. Quest 8:HOW DO YOU GIVE A CHILD B12 SHOTS? METHYLCOBALAMIN (“B12”) INJECTION INSTRUCTIONS
9. Quest 9:What is the protocol: (METHYLCOBALAMIN (“B12”) INJECTION INSTRUCTIONS TO BE MADE FROM 25 MG/ML METHYLCOBALAMIN, PRESERVATIVE FREE FORM ONLY! )
10. Quest 10:Common errors in technique while giving Mb12 shots:
11. Quest 11:Safety issues
12. Quest 12:Special Consideration Regarding The Local Anesthetic You Have Purchased
13. Quest 13:A Couple Things That May Cause You Concern
14. Quest 14: How Do You Know If MB-12 Shots Are Working For Your Child?
15. Quest 15:How Long Do You Have to Stay on MB-12 Shots?
16. Quest 16:Are the Mb12 shots safe 
17. Quest 17:Difference between vial and prefilled syringes
18. Quest 18:What do I do if I miss a dose? 
19. Quest 19:Storage
20. Quest 20:shelf life 
21. quest 21 :ship it international
22. ending note : Manisha : Thank you Julian for all this wonderful information. 
23. Julian : Quote “” and visit www.hopewellrx.com for more information.