Welcome to Episode 285 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most overlooked environmental stressors affecting our kids: wireless technology. 

From Wi-Fi to Bluetooth to cell phones, these exposures are everywhere — and for sensitive children, they can make a significant difference.

My guest is Cece Doucette, a leading advocate, educator, and speaker on wireless safety. 

She helps schools, towns, and families understand the science and practical actions available right now. 

Her work empowers communities to reduce exposure and create safer environments where kids can thrive.

The secret this week is…

Wireless Safety Starts at Home

You'll Discover:

• Why Wireless Exposure Overwhelms Sensitive Kids Quickly (1:23)
• What A Meter Instantly Shows About Your Child’s Environment (13:53)
• What To Ask Your Local Library To Do (14:40)
• Practical Tweaks To Dramatically Reduce Exposure in Your Home (18:00)
• Why Protecting Sleep From Wireless Signals Makes Such a Big Impact (24:55)
• Why Smart Meters, Cars, and Earbuds Can Be Major Hidden Sources (30:50)
• Why A Nightly Digital Detox Can Unlock New Breakthroughs (40:40)

About Our Guest:

Cece Doucette is the Director of Massachusetts for Safe Technology and an advisor to schools, municipalities, medical professionals, and industry leaders on wireless safety practices. She is also a frequent speaker and collaborator with Children’s Health Defense. Cece has helped introduce best-practice policies for safer technology use, supported legislation, and collaborated on educational initiatives including the award-winning film Generation Zapped.

Learn more at:
https://MA4SafeTech.org

References In This Episode:

• 704nomore.org
• The Bioinitiative Report
• Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution by Ann Louise Gittleman
• Film: Generation Zapped
• APS Episode 145: TECH Is The Great DYSREGULATOR with Peter Sullivan
• APS Episode 23: Autism Is NOT Hardwired with Dr. Martha Herbert
• Safe and Sound Pro II RF Meter — Safe Living Technologies
• APS Episode 101: Make The Invisible VISIBLE with Rob Metzinger
• APS Episode 56: Simple Tech Changes Make Summer Travel Safer with Mary Anne Tierney
• Safe Tech NC
• Environmental Health Trust
• The EMF Medical Conference 2021
• Safer Screentime Course

Additional Resources:

• To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com
• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?

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