Patricia Lemer: The Autism Detective

Sarah Lane is an holistic optometrist practicing in New Jersey who is making her second appearance on this podcast. Listen to her initial episode on 6/29/22. In June she launched an interactive app to address visual dysfunction under the direction of a developmental optometrist. Activities can be modified for amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, binocular vision dysfunction, and other issues. Symptoms such as blurry vision and skipping lines when reading can all be addressed. Separate sections are easily adaptable to meet individual needs. YouTube videos are available for training. A database of providers who know the program is available. Learn also about how Dr.Lane keeps moving and just completed the equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest. www.Binocufit.com.

Amy Hull Arbetter is a holistic practitioner specializing in bioindividuality, and the mother of identical twin sons. This is her third appearance on The Autism Detectives. Listen to her earlier episodes on May 13, 2022 and September 26, 2023. In those Amy describes her early work with her sons and others. Tragically, her son Andrew passed away in December, 2024. Tune in to learn how Amy has refocused her diagnostic and treatment efforts using a unique form of energy that balances dysregulation with amazing success. Hear how this therapy has helped with Alpha Gal syndrome and seizure control. Learn how Amy has dealt with her grief to help others. This is an inspiring episode with exciting new information you will not want to miss. www.WellAmy.com

Michelle O'Neil is a warrior mom, RN, yoga instructor, and author of several pieces of fiction. Tune in to learn how her daughter's regression following vaccination changed her career path. After working with Dr. Liz Mumper, whose episode is available from June 24, 2025, her daughter's screaming ceased with biomedical intervention, and healing gradually occurred.

Michelle started as a blogger, and moved into fiction, based on her real life experiences. Her latest book, Vanessa Goes Back to Work, describes the sacrifices and challenges many women make at midlife as long-time caregivers to children with special needs. It will resonate with listeners and readers trying to juggle work responsibilities with raising a child with autism.

This is a raw and informative episode that many can relate to from an experienced mother whose expertise and empathic writing skills can surely help others.

www.MichelleOneilAuthor.com

Jonathan Rose and his daughter Jennifer appear together in this episode. Jonathan is a father, scholar, and college professor. Jenny is a novelist, activist, and film critic. Both are authors of books describing their individual and intimate experiences.

Jonathan describes what it was like raising 2 daughters with significant challenges along with his late wife, who died from breast cancer. Jenny shares what it was like growing up autistic and forging ahead despite her challenges.

Tune in to hear their passionate stories and how their love permeated significant ups and downs. Learn how each has emerged strong: Jonathan to remarry, and Jenny to continue to write, go to college, and start a literary magazine for autistic writers. This is a unique episode that will tug at your heartstrings and inspire you. www.JennyRoseAuthor.com

Katie Sweeney is the mother of 2 sons, one of whom, Dusty, is a minimally speaking young adult with autism. Her husband, Mike, spoke with me in an episode in February, 2022.

In Mike's episode you learned about Endeavor 21, the adult program they helped found in Rockland County, NY. That program has continued to develop as Katie and Dusty have moved on.

Most exciting is that Dusty has become a Speller. Tune in to learn how Dusty is now communicating while attending the Mouth to Hand Learning Center in Mt. Kisco, NY. Learn more about that program by listening to previous episodes with Judy Chinitz.

Katie also shares the family's involvement with the Autism Theater Initiative, a Theater for All, which includes those with autism. Dusty is also a surfer through a national program called Surfers Healing, and works at a bakery in Staten Island, NY.

Katie works with Honey Rinicella and MAPS. Learn about MAPS in a previous episode with Honey. Consider attending their conference in Philadelphia in September. Finally, Katie serves on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). Hear how they are advocating to redefine autism.

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Dr. Rob Brown is a diagnostic radiologist practicing in Port Townsend, WA. About 10 years ago he realized that the same energies that allowed doctors to evaluate X-Rays, MRIs and other tests and prescribe treatments could also be harming our bodies and brains. He shares his knowledge in a newly published book, UNPLUG. This is a "must read" for doctors and patients alike. He is also working with Dr. Devra Davis on The Environmental Health Trust (ehtrust.org).

Tune in to learn how todays's electronics, from cell phone towers to portable phones and "smart" devices interfere with our sleep, metabolism, and thinking. Learn how to protect yourself by putting distance between you and your electronics, turning off WiFi at night, and limiting screen time for children.

This is an extremely important episode from an expert on the subject. www.RobBrownMD.com

Michelle Perro MD is a seasoned physician with over 4 decades of experience as an ER doc and pediatrician. She is the author of two books, What's Making Our Children Sick, and Making Our Children Well. Tune in to learn about the dangers of GMO foods and glyphosate and her latest book, where she shares her knowledge about nutrition and homeopathy. Dr. Perro explains why REAL food is the foundation for health, and how lab-derived foods undermine wellness. She describes how homeopathy can foster physical health, emotional resilience and developmental harmony. Learn what a basic kit contains and how to make one for your home. Discover why our children need nourishment and balance, not more pills. This is a jam-packed episode with tons of practical information based in science. Don't miss it! www.GMOScience.org

Dr. David Berger is a pediatrician and functional medicine doctor practicing in Tampa, FL. For over 30 years he has taken a "whole person" approach to identifying and treating root causes in both children and adults. Listen in to learn how he addresses physical, mental, environmental and biomedical issues. Hear all about the new non-profit organization, P2i that trains clinicians and healthcare leaders on how to protect women, children, and families from harmful environmental and chemical exposures. Dr. Berger also runs the Wholistic ReLeaf Clinic that uses medical cannabis to target the endocannabinoid system. He has a YouTube channel with instructional videos called "Your Health Your Choice". His expertise is broad and wide and covers such subjects as the overuse of Tylenol, circumcision, and mineral deficiencies. www.DrDavidBergerMD.com

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Dr. Jennifer Margulis is an impeccable researcher and open-minded science journalist. A Fulbright Scholar and long-time writer, she has contributed to countkess journals and books, showing both sides of many controvesial subjects.

Tune in to learn how and why today's medical profession has "standards of care" that do not treat patients as individuals. and what you can do to advocate for your rights to health freedom. Learn about parental decisions like whether a baby needs the HepB vaccine at birth, and why hospitals give out free samples of formula to new mothers, and why breast feeding is best. Discover how aluminum replaced mercury in vaccines and why that is a problem. Hear why all children need REAL food to thrive and have healthy childhoods. Subscribe to her newsletter Vibrant Life on Substack and follow her on social media. www. JenniferMargulis.net

Len Arcuri is a Strategy Advisor and the Founder of All-In Parent Coaching, formerly Autism Parenting Secrets. He provides personalized support to overwhelmed parents seeking the optimal ways to help their children with behavioral, learning and medical challenges. Tune in to learn why parents must do their own work first because a child's progress depends on them. Len assists parents in moving beyond overwhelm to leadership by identifying what's driving an individual child's challenges. Discover how to use his Leadership Navigation system and address issues in the right order. Len uses a metaphor of a tree to describe the 5 dimensions involved in his program. In this fascinating episode, he relates what the soil, roots, trunk, leaves, and fruit all represent. This is a vitally important episode for anyone looking for guidance and hope in working with a challenging child. www.AllInParent.com