15 episodes
Speaking of Health & Wellness: The Podcast Shandy Laskey, MA, CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness
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We're exploring holistic nutrition, biomedical treatments, functional medicine, low toxicant living, and developmental strategies with a special focus on children with complex picky eating, developmental delays, autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness
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15. Autism & Complex Picky Eating: Underlying Causes and Strategies for Support
In this final episode of Season 1 of Speaking of Health & Wellness: The Podcast, I'm covering autism and complex picky eating using my signature © Complex Picky Eating Paradigm as a framework to help guide your understanding of the underlying causes of complex picky eating.
We'll explore the overlapping nature of these five domain categories as they relate to autism and complex picky eating:
Behavioral / Environmental,
Trauma,
Biochemical / Nutritional,
Structural / Functional,
and Medical
Listen in to hear concrete examples, solutions, tips, and insights related to the potential root causes of your child's (and/or client's) complex picky eating, with a special emphasis focus on autism!
Mentioned in the Show:
Dr. Jocker's Liquid Zinc (*Correction: The brand is actually Global Healing Center!)
Organic Olivia's Mighty Minerals
UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course
[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters
Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.
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14. Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Action: It's Okay to Have Mixed Feelings
Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Action...Can they coexist? I believe so!
In Episode 14, I'm covering the diagnostic criteria and rising rates of autism spectrum disorders, as well as the changes in formal diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5.
I'll be exploring various subtypes of autism, and the "communities" within the overall larger community of autism spectrum disorders (specifically the biomedical community, the neurodiversity community, and the traditional behaviorist community).
We'll talk about the difference between person-first language and identity-first language, and how the language we're using within the autism community really does matter... but it might matter differently to different communities within the larger autism community.
I share my own mixed feelings about Autism Awareness Month / day, and offer validation that it's okay for you to have mixed feelings too, if you do.
While there may be differences among the autism communities, I think everyone within the autism community really wants the same thing: For individuals with autism or autistic people, whichever that individual’s preference, to be able to live their best lives and be fully respected and loved.
Let's raise awareness. Let's teach love and acceptance of individuals where they are - always! But let's not forget: There's action to be taken for their individual health needs, and to move this conversation forward as a collective whole.
Push play and listen in to Episode 14 to learn more!
Mentioned in the Show:
BLOG: “Exploring Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Whole Body Conditions”
Episode 5: “Exploring Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Whole Body Conditions”
TACA Autism Statistics
UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course
[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters
Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.
JOIN OUR FREE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingofcommunity
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13. Three Skills All Kids Need Before Developing Language: "Prelinguistic Skills"
In Episode 13 I'm covering 3 prelinguistic skills that all children need to develop before developing language:
1. JOINT ATTENTION; 2. IMITATION; & 3. SYMBOLIC PLAY
This list is not exhaustive of these prelinguistic / pre-language skills but we're highlighting 3 very important ones that you can easily incorporate into your daily routines with your child.
This podcast is for parents of children who are typically developing, have developmental delays, or children who have symptoms or a diagnosis of a known neurodevelopmental condition like autism.
Not only are these skills foundational to language development, they also support social communication skills as well!
Listen in to learn these prelinguistic skills and a variety of examples of how you can naturally weave these strategies into your child's day. Enjoy!
UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course
[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters
Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.
JOIN OUR FREE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingofcommunity
INSTAGRAM: @speakingofhealthandwellness
WEBSITE: https://www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com
© Speaking of Health & Wellness, LLC. All rights reserved. -
12. Five Nutrients for a Healthy Brain & Which Foods to Find Them in
As the title shares, Episode 12 covers 5 nutrients for a healthy brain, not just for development and but also for general brain health! I share which foods to find these nutrients in and a variety of ways to incorporate these whole foods into your child's diet. I’m sharing insights and creative ways to improve your child's willingness to tolerate and try these new or even non-preferred foods. Hope you enjoy it!
Mentioned in the show:
Michelle Hoover from Unboundwellness.com - GFCF (AIP) Recipes - Salmon Cakes
Tony Mitra's work regarding organic chickpeas in North America containing glyphosate
UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course
[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters
Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.
JOIN OUR FREE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingofcommunity
INSTAGRAM: @speakingofhealthandwellness
WEBSITE: https://www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com
© Speaking of Health & Wellness, LLC. All rights reserved. -
11. Traumatic Brain Injuries, Leaky Brain-Leaky Gut, and Picky Eating...What's the Connection?
Traumatic Brain Injuries, "Leaky Brain-Leaky Gut", and Picky Eating...What's the Connection?
You may have heard of "leaky gut - leaky brain" but have you heard it the other way around? "Leaky BRAIN - Leaky GUT"?
In this episode, we're covering "leaky brain - leaky gut", primary and secondary brain injuries, a brief overview of the nervous system and the gut-brain connection, as well as the biochemical and neurobiological ways that complex picky eating can develop following a traumatic brain injury or even after a concussion that doesn't seem too significant or traumatic in nature.
We'll explore some beginning nutrition and lifestyle tips and strategies you may want to consider, regardless of how long it's been since the traumatic brain injury took place (although, the sooner the better of course). We'll cover how and why individuals with TBIs develop food and environmental sensitivities and what you can do to help support them, especially when it comes to complex picky eating.
If you're brand new to these topics of "gut health" and the gut brain connection, please visit Episode 6 titled, "How "Gut Health" Impacts Your Child's Health and Development" and then come back to this one. Episodes 6-10 are absolutely relevant to listen into if this resonates with you!
Do you know someone who could benefit from this information? Please help spread this information to those who need it most by sharing this episode with them. Thank you so much for helping Speaking of Health & Wellness support more families and providers!
UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course
[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters
Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.JOIN OUR FREE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingofcommunityINSTAGRAM: @speakingofhealthandwellnessWEBSITE: https://www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com© Speaking of Health & Wellness, LLC. All rights reserved. -
10. Could Your Child’s Physical and Behavioral Symptoms Be Caused By the Food They’re Eating?
Could your child’s physical and behavioral symptoms be caused by the food they’re eating? There are a number of ways that foods can impact children's health, physically and bio-behaviorally.
If your child struggles with complex picky eating, this one is for you!
If your child has developmental delays or a known neurodevelopmental condition, like autism spectrum disorders, ADHDs, speech-language disorders, sensory processing disorders, etc. then this one is for you!
If your child is struggling with a host of chronic health issue symptoms, this one is for you!
Did you know that over half of American children and millennials today have a diagnosable chronic health issue? Food and environmental reactions are very much involved here...
In this episode, I'm sharing an overview of the difference between food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerances. We'll cover the most common food allergies and sensitivities, as well as what physical and behavioral symptoms are seen in children with food reactions.
I share what to do if you think your child is experiencing negative reactions to their foods, starting with "cleaning up the diet overall", then navigating food sensitivity testing, and guidance around food elimination/reintroduction diets for food reactions.
Enjoy the episode! I hope that it's insightful and supportive for where you are on your journey!Mentioned in the show:
Dr. Doris Rapp on The Phil Donahue Show 1989
UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course
[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters
Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.
JOIN OUR FREE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingofcommunity
INSTAGRAM: @speakingofhealthandwellness
WEBSITE: https://www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com© Speaking of Health & Wellness, LLC. All rights reserved.
Customer Reviews
Thorough Deep Dives Into Critical Topics!
Shandy is really taking the time to address important topics in an easily digestible (see what I did there 😉) way. She explains how one topic affects another with data to back it up. Amazing and very in-depth episodes. It’s given me a great starting point for addressing my and my family’s health.
Inspiring
Shandy is a guiding light in our world today. Her honesty, insight, calm voice, and beautiful demeanor - that you can feel through her words- are a breath of fresh air! Thank you for sharing your story and being vulnerable, Shandy! I cannot wait for parents to be educated through your teachings in this beautiful podcast! The children of the future will be better and healthier because of you!❤️
A true gem ❤️
I have been following Shandy’s work for a while now and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon! Hearing her personal story (which parallels a lot of similar experiences in my life) in such a raw, honest manner is truly amazing. She has overcome serious physical challenges that catapulted her into this amazing advocate role for children (and let be real, adults too)! I can’t wait to hear the other episodes available and for all future content. Keep up the great work Shandy, you are an inspiration to many ❤️