Hopeful Neuron
by Dana Latter
Dana Latter is a dedicated autism coach and parent mentor who is passionate about helping families navigate the challenges of autism and sensory integration. As the author of "Against the Odds" mother of two children on the autistic spectrum, Dana brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to her work.She offers parents practical strategies, insights, and support, focusing on natural, non-medication approaches to improve children's lives. Dana's expertise in areas such as self-care, nutrition, vision therapy, and relaxation techniques makes her a valuable resource for families
Episodes
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Unlocking Child Potential with Angela Clark-Speech Therapy and child development
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Angela Clark, a renowned speech therapist and expert in child brain development. In this episode, Angela delves into the fascinating world of speech therapy, exploring how it supports children's cognitive and social growth. She also sheds light on...
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About Iron and Health with Dr. Christy Sutton
Join us for an eye-opening episode with Dr. Christy Sutton, a leading expert in integrative and functional medicine, as we delve into the complex world of iron and its impact on health. In this episode, Dr. Sutton dispels common myths and misconceptions about iron, shedding light on both iron...
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Healing Your Nervous System with Jessica McGuire: Unlock the Power of the Vagus Nerve
Join us for an enlightening episode with Jessica McGuire, a renowned vagus nerve specialist, as she dives deep into the world of the vagus nerve and its crucial role in our health. With over 13 years of experience as a physiotherapist, Jessica now focuses on teaching how to repair and optimize…
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Understanding Mineral Testing for Kids with Janelle Boychuk
In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Janelle Boychuk, an expert in pediatric nutrition and wellness, to discuss the importance of mineral testing for children. Janelle will shed light on how mineral imbalances can affect a child's health, behavior, and overall development. We'll explore...
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Helping children better express and manage their emotions with Dr. Yvonne Chong
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Yvonne Chong takes us on a journey into the fascinating world of neurofeedback and its impact on children’s facial expressions. Dr. Chong, a renowned chiropractor with ICSC and FIBFN-CND certifications, will delve into how neurofeedback can be a game-changer in...
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Podcast with Dr Melissa Wittman about functional neurology nutrition and nervous system regulation
Podcast Episode: Balancing the Brain - Insights with Dr. Melissa Wittman This episode I welcome Dr. Melissa Wittman, a leading expert in Functional Neurology, Nutrition, and Nervous System Regulation. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of brain health, exploring how functional neurology and...
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Chat with Gemma Herbertson together with Birinder Kang about therapies EBM and seizure recovery
This is an extremely interesting video podcast with Gemma and Birinder about their experience dealing with seizures and different neurological difficulties with their children. The progress made is amazing. Gemma and Birinder want to share the hope this can bring with parents struggling with...
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Chat with Dr. Michael Bagnell about healing and Functional Neurology
Chat with Dr. Michael Bagnell about Functional Neurology and healing. In this fascinating Interview with Dr. Michael Bagnell we speak about his clinic and about intensive treatment at Bagnell Brain Center in Miami, Florida where he treats children and young adults with brain related challenges…
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Chat With Dr. Bagnell About Brain Healthcare and hope
Chat with Dr. Michael Bagnell about Functional Neurology and healing. In this fascinating Interview with Dr. Michael Bagnell we speak about his clinic and about intensive treatment at Bagnell Brain Center in Miami, Florida where he treats children and young adults with brain related challenges…
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Chat with Rachael Singer about dance therapy floor time and children benefiting from this combination
Rachael Singer is a Founder of Rachael’s Moving HeARTS, she is a certified dance/movement therapist using floor time methodology to engage children on the spectrum or children with developmental or challenging behaviour to help them relax and calm in a supportive environment. Rachael also trains...
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Chat with Matt Sloan about sensory gym and how to help children with sensory difficulties.
Chat with Matt about sensory gym and how to help children with sensory difficulties. we talk about our senses especially about the vestibular and proprioceptive senses, how to get kids to relax before bed and why is it important to work on core, coordination and sensory integration to support...
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Chat With Dr. Patrick Porter about BrainTap autism, sleep and light therapy.
Dr. Patrick Porter is a brain researcher and the inventor of BrainTap. We talk about sleep, relaxation and light therapy and how can our brain recharge itself by getting enough deep delta sleep. What are the different brain waves and how can we tune ourselves to relax and reduce stress and…
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Chat with Dr. Mona Delahooke about ways to help children in a 'fight or flight' state and beyond.
In this chat I talk to Mona Delahooke about the Polyvagal theory and ways to help children when they shut down or when they are in a fight or flight state. I speak to Dr. Mona about her book "Beyond Behaviors" that shifted the way I looked at parenting looking at behaviors as the tip of the…
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Chat with Kelly Mahler about sensory integration and interception sense.
Kelly Mahler has been an occupational therapist for 18 years, serving school-aged children and adults. Kelly is an international speaker and presents frequently on topics related to sensory integration and interception in particular. In this chat we speak about ways to help kids on the spectrum…
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Chat with Alex Lopiccolo the "King Of Swings"
In this chat I speak to Alex about sensory kids and swings, the input swings and other ways to help children on the autistic spectrum. Alex Lopiccolo known by the name The king of Swings is an OT specializing in designing sensory rooms and swings for private use. He is running Sensorimotor…
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Chat with Dr. Sharik Peck about Rezzimax Tuner Pro and ways to heal your body.
In this video I talk to Dr. Sharik Peck about his invention and how to use the tuner to tune your body's energies in order to promote relaxation calm and healing. There are many ways to promote emotional regulation and methods to help integrate primitive reflexes faster using the Rezzimax Tuner…
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Chat with Lauren Butcher about mindfulness for kids through play
In this chat I speak to Lauren Butcher about Mini-Mindfuls course and the concept of mindfulness and meditation for children, the benefits and the way she incorporates learning through play. We also talk about stress relief for children and adults and the benefits we can expect from her course…
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Chat with Sheila Frick OTR/L about sensory integration and auditory interventions
In this chat I talk to Sheila Frick the founder of Vital Links about sensory kids and auditory therapeutic listening, a program I attended more than 8 years ago which impacted my son's ability to focus, improved his speech and his motor skills, coordination and communication. Sheila has well over...
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Chat with Afshan Tafler about Anger and emotions in the family and how to deal with them in the most effective way
In this facinating chat I talk to Afshan about emotions and how to help our children express a wider range of emotions that will help them through life. We talk about the affect of breathing and relaxation techniques, 'Emotional Fitness' and why is it important to implement it in day to day life...
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Chat with Dr. Kyle Daigle about primitive reflexes and holistic approach helping children on the autistic spectrum
Listen to this eye opening chat with Dr. Kyle Daigle in which we discuss the importance of working on the primitive reflexes and helping children using multi sensory holistic approach. Kyle is a chiropractor who utilizes a special treatment which combines multiple fields of science - from...
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Chat with Gaynor Ralls about RMT and the way she helps children with ADHD Autism and Sensory Processing Difficulties.
Gaynor is a an experienced teacher, who has always had a passion for bringing out the best in her students. Now, she combines her years of teaching experience with RMT, to investigate the possible roots of difficulties and work with them from the foundation, upwards. We talk about awareness to…
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Chat with Dr. Laura Markham about peaceful parenting and relationships
Dr. Laura Markham is the founding editor of AhaParenting.com she also serves as a parenting expert for many websites, makes frequent TV and radio appearances and has been interviewed for thousands of articles by publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Real Simple,...
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Chat With Professor Daniel Ansari about Dyscalculia and the understanding of math concepts at an early age
Daniel Ansari is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, where he heads the Numerical Cognition Laboratory. Ansari and his team explore the developmental trajectory...
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A chat with Professor Adam Ockelford about the connection between music language and autism
In this fascinating chat with Professor Ockelford we talk about the ways to help children on the autistic spectrum through music. While attending the Royal Academy of Music in London, Adam started working with children with special needs - a number of whom, he noticed, had special musical…
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Chat with Dr. Maya about children's health and the 3 foundations of our health
This is fascinating talk with Dr. Maya about children's health and nutrition following the 3 foundations: -Getting exposed to germs and microbes -Eating fresh food from healthy soil -Getting outdoors into nature Dr. Maya believes that children’s bodies naturally have the capacity to be healthy…
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Chat with Steve Chinn about helping children with maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia
In this fascinating episode Steve talks about the problems for learners who are dyscalculic and/or who have trouble in learning mathematics is retaining facts and procedures in long term memory and the way to address these problems by developing an understanding of those maths facts and…
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Chat with Dr. Nicole Beurkens about helping children to overcome behaviour difficulties.
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Nicole Beurkens about helping children of ADD and ADHD and others on the autistic spectrum. Parents are not aware that medication is not the only way and the long terms effect of medication. By making changes to their day to day patterns and implementing the…
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Chat with Debbie Olley about Craniosacral Therapy
This is an amazing chat with Debbie Olley who is a qualified Craniosacral Therapist in London. I was looking for a therapy to help my boys relax and calm down tantrum, focusing and attention as well as regulating their emotions and other behavioural challenges.I met Debbie as she has an amazing...
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Chat with Lindsey Biel about sensory challenges
Do you or does someone you care about have sensory processing challenges? My chat with Lindsey is all about sensory challenges and practical solutions for overcoming sensitivities to noise, touch, movement, visuals, taste, and smell that can interfere with function at home, at school,Sensory...
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Chat with Jennifer Kozek the author of the book 'Healing without hurting' about helping children overcome ADHD apraxia and autism Spectrum disorders naturally without harmful medications.
Jenniffer tells her story and the way she discovers a new world of alternative medicine hidden from most parents.Many mainstream doctors recommended medication rather than address the underlying causes. many children are biochemically unbalanced and plagued by nutritional deficiencies. As a…
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Chat with Cory Cochiolo about helping children with anxiety and mindset
This interesting chat with Cory Cohiolo about wellbeing and meditation for children, how to deal with anxiety feelings and how can the change of mindset also affect the mood and the way we think. How to make the shift from a child who is not regulated and feeling upset into a positive and calm...
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Chat with Bonnie Brandes about Quantum Reflex Integration
Quantum Reflex Integration (QRI) combines the powerful effects of cold laser, sound, and reflex integration techniques. Reflex Integration revives the nervous system for quick, visible results. Individuals with conditions such as autism, ADD/ADHD, brain injuries find relief of their symptoms.…
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Chat With Geoff Shayler about vision therapy and syntonics
Geoff Shayler is one of the most qualified Behavioural Optometrists in Europe who combines syntonics therapy and helped many children to overcome vision difficulties through his methods. Dana has a FREE assessment tool to outline the areas of development your child will benefit from the most. In...
About this show
Dana Latter is a dedicated autism coach and parent mentor who is passionate about helping families navigate the challenges of autism and sensory integration. As the author of "Against the Odds" mother of two children on the autistic spectrum, Dana brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to her work.She offers parents practical strategies, insights, and support, focusing on natural, non-medication approaches to improve children's lives. Dana's expertise in areas such as self-care, nutrition, vision therapy, and relaxation techniques makes her a valuable resource for families
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