EPISODE · Aug 29, 2022 · 56 MIN
Diandra Taveras: Power Moms, Applying Total Load Theory. 05/11/2021
from Patricia Lemer: The Autism Detective · host Patricia Lemer
Diandra Taveras is the mom of 2 sons, one of whom has an autism diagnosis. She is an active member of Power Moms, a Facebook community, based on applying Total Load Theory to healing autism. Power Moms support a completely natural approach that includes eliminating unhealthy foods that have been sprayed with glyphosate, and including immune boosting foods like blueberries, omega 3 oils, and natural sweeteners, like honey. She uses fermented foods, like kombucha. In this episode, Diandra tells about how she has orchestrated her son Julian's development by including new motor planning experiences every day. She uses a trampoline for rebounding and strengthening his core. She takes him to different playgrounds to acclimate him to new equipment. She has him remove his shoes when outside to ground him. Learn about how these and other positive experiences have helped Julian use more speech and language, and become more confident. https://www.facebook.com/Power-Moms-Autism-Getting-Healthy-102230711384181/
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Diandra Taveras is the mom of 2 sons, one of whom has an autism diagnosis. She is an active member of Power Moms, a Facebook community, based on applying Total Load Theory to healing autism. Power Moms support a completely natural approach that includes eliminating unhealthy foods that have been sprayed with glyphosate, and including immune boosting foods like blueberries, omega 3 oils, and natural sweeteners, like honey. She uses fermented foods, like kombucha. In this episode, Diandra tells about how she has orchestrated her son Julian's development by including new motor planning experiences every day. She uses a trampoline for rebounding and strengthening his core. She takes him to different playgrounds to acclimate him to new equipment. She has him remove his shoes when outside to ground him. Learn about how these and other positive experiences have helped Julian use more speech and language, and become more confident. https://www.facebook.com/Power-Moms-Autism-Getting-Healthy-102230711384181/
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