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​In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul gives tribute to warrior moms and dads. He describes a warrior as someone who is focused, brave, always there, and never giving up. As warriors, you are always fighting for your children, no matter what. It’s time to link arms so we can become an army of warriors together!
 
This week, we meet Tracy Slepcevic, a certified integrative health practitioner who authored the book, “Warrior Mom: A Mother’s Journey in Healing Her Son with Autism.” We talk about her journey from getting the autism diagnosis to dealing with pediatricians. Tracy shares great insights for parents on ways to truly help and advocate for our kids. You don’t want to miss it!
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Paul Thomas - WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 114; FEATURING: Tracy Slepcevic, Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Speaker, Author

​Show Notes:

Title: Warrior Mom: Navigating Autism with Tracy Slepcevic

Length: 59:05
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Key Points:
  • Tracy Slepcevic is the author of the book "Warrior Mom" and has dedicated 14 years of her life researching various treatments and therapies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder 
  • Tracy shares her journey with getting the diagnosis of autism and dealing with pediatricians, and offers advice for parents and grandparents on approaches they can try
  • Tracy emphasizes the importance of having faith, questioning everything, doing research, and going the distance when it comes to helping children with autism 
  • Dr. Paul Thomas, a pediatrician, joins the conversation and discusses the importance of finding the right doctor for your child, whether it be a traditional doctor or an integrative functional alternative complementary doctor
  • DeeDee Hoover LMT, PMT, CCT, also joins the conversation and offers her perspective as a mother of a child with autism
  • Tracy mentions the Autism Health Summit, a conference she is hosting, where parents can engage with other parents and learn from some of the best speakers in the field
  • Tracy and Dr. Paul both emphasize the importance of trusting your intuition and listening to your gut when it comes to making decisions for your child
  • Tracy encourages parents to take action now, as there is a small window for children with autism and the younger they are, the better chance of recovery 

In Conclusion: Overall, this podcast episode provides valuable insights and advice for parents and caregivers of children with autism and emphasizes the importance of taking a proactive approach to finding the right treatments and therapies for each individual child.

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