Parenting on the Spectrum

#291: From Self- Critic to Self- Confidence Sue Erhart

Most of us live with a relentless inner critic, but it doesn’t have to run the show. In this episode, Theresa talks with therapist and coach Sue Erhart about practical ways to notice critical thoughts, soften self-judgment, and shift toward a kinder inner voice. Parents will learn simple tools to model self-compassion and confidence, repair after tough moments, and raise children who grow up hearing encouragement instead of criticism. About Sue Sue Erhart is the author of "Lose Your Critic for Good” , a step-by-step process for reclaiming your spirit. As a retired corporate executive/leader at a large company and lawyer by training, Sue is also the creator of Practical Spirituality, a platform where she helps people navigate their personal spiritual journeys to find not only fulfillment but great success too. Drawing from her experiences, Sue shows her followers an easier path, after doing it the hard way. Sue's journey began when she realized she had a critic living rent-free in her head, unknowingly carrying it through life. The turning point came when she understood this critic wasn't aligned with her spirit but was instead holding her hostage. Through her journey, Sue developed a unique approach to help others ditch their critic through Practical Spirituality, a pragmatic path to self-love and appreciation to reclaim their power Learn more from Sue and find her book at: https://www.sueerhart.com/ Parenting on the Spectrum App While you wait for services, don’t wait for progress. The Parenting on the Spectrum app helps you support, track, and celebrate your child or student's growth with practical tools and loving guidance. Because every moment matters. No waitlist required Start today at: app.parentingonthespectrum.co Your child isn’t broken. They’re communicating in a language most people haven’t learned yet. Inside my Parenting on the Spectrum personalized program, I teach parents how to understand that language and help their child build communication, regulation, and independence. To learn more email: wecare@parentingonthespectrum.co Pathways to Early Communication book If you're like most parents, you want to do everything possible to help your child reach their fullest potential. Communication delays can be very frustrating and worrying for both children and parents. This book is a great tool for anyone working with infants and toddlers to help them develop the skills they need to prevent or reduce the effects of any possible delays. The author, who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, uses stories from her own work to bring points home in an interesting and easy-to-read way. This book makes a great shower gift for any new parent! Find it at your favourite book seller by following this link: https://books2read.com/How-can-I-help-my-child-communicate

#290: Parenting Against the Current with Josh Poteet

Is parenting your kids in today’s world feeling impossible? Josh Poteet, lead pastor and author of Parenting Against the Current, shares practical strategies for Christian parents to disciple their children with purpose. He explores the challenges families face in a world full of distractions and competing influences, and offers actionable tools to help children grow in faith, character, and intentional living. Whether you’re navigating daily parenting decisions or seeking a bigger vision for your family, Josh provides encouragement and guidance to raise kids who follow Jesus boldly. About Josh Poteet (in his words) I’ve spent over a decade in the Relational Discipleship Network, watching adults thrive in their walk with Jesus, while families quietly struggled at home. I wrote Parenting Against the Current to change that. My passion is equipping parents to see the home as their most important mission field and to give them a clear, practical pathway to disciple their kids. God’s methods weren’t meant to stay in the church; they were meant to start in the home. Learn from Josh at: https://parentingagainstthecurrent.com/ About Theresa A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit. Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller. Connect with Theresa today! • Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting_Spectrum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=parenting+on+the+spectrum+tv • Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa About Parenting on the Spectrum Raising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you fir listening, commenting and rating. Be well! Theresa Additional Resources Explore more ways to connect, learn, and grow with us: 📖  Book: Pathways to Early Communication  http://bit.ly/4tTEQFQ 📺  Show:  Parenting on the Spectrum on E360TV  https://e360tv.com/networks/play_series/Parenting-on-the-Spectrum 📱  App: Parenting on the Spectrum App  app.parentingonthespectrum.co You may have to copy and paste the links to your browser.

#289: Step Up with Ash Beckham 8 Pillars of Everyday Leadership

In this inspiring episode, Ash Beckham breaks down her eight pillars of everyday leadership, Empathy, Responsibility, Courage, Grace, Individuality, Humility, Patience, and Authenticity. Through candid stories from her own journey from isolation and anger to connection and openness. Ash shows how these qualities transform the way we relate to ourselves and others. She also shares compelling research and practical exercises to help listeners mindfully cultivate these pillars in daily life, fostering stronger relationships, resilience, and personal growth. About Ash ASH BECKHAM [https://ashbeckham.com/] - An inclusive leadership expert, motivational speaker, business leader, and author of Step Up: How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Courage-Become-Everyday/dp/1683642783__;!!FJkDyvWmnr4!c_0HEl1PuRIzojlFd6Dey9e5Caxol-_Ws_lec_1oZNa06gw73653TrSx23oJweddljDUi68HPbvhZubH8NCJFOs$].  Known for her unique voice and intrinsically comedic style, Beckham’s TEDx Talk “Coming Out of Your Closet”   [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSR4xuU07sc__;!!FJkDyvWmnr4!c_0HEl1PuRIzojlFd6Dey9e5Caxol-_Ws_lec_1oZNa06gw73653TrSx23oJweddljDUi68HPbvhZubHpRHlecM$]quickly became a viral sensation. A popular speaker and leadership educator, she addresses topics that embrace a different vision of leadership. Ash's mission is to create lasting change in workplaces, schools, places of worship, communities, families, and more. Outside of her one-on-one coaching services, Ash has presented over 200 keynotes and workshops in corporate, government, and collegiate spaces; and has led conferences including The Boeing Company, Bank of America, Microsoft, the Out and Equal Summit, and more. Learn more from Ash: Instagram: @theashbeckham [https://www.instagram.com/theashbeckham/] Facebook: @Ashbeckham [https://www.facebook.com/ashbeckham/] LinkedIn: @Ash Beckham [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-beckham/] Website: www.ashbeckham.com [http://www.ashbeckham.com/]  About Theresa A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit. Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller. Connect with Theresa today! • Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting_Spectrum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa • Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/ About Parenting on the Spectrum Raising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you fir listening, commenting and rating. Be well! Theresa

#287: Reigniting Kids' Love for Reading A Guide to Screen-Free Adventures with Tyler Snure

Are screens taking over your kids' free time? Join us as fantasy author [Name] shares how books like The Jewels of Fateare helping kids and teens rediscover the magic of reading! Tune in to learn why reading is more important than ever, and get some great book recommendations for reluctant readers. #BookLove #FantasyBooks #ReadingAdventures #ReluctantReaders #ScreenFreeFun About Tyler Tyler writes fantasy novels that get kids and teens back into reading. He established Snure Stories and published his first novel, The Jewels of Fate, in 2019 when he was a senior high school student. The Sword of Sorenth is the second book in his fiction, fantasy, adventure trilogy and was released in 2022. It quickly reached #8 on Amazon's bestseller list for its category. He has presented at conferences, online summits, schools, libraries, boards of education and been featured on multiple podcasts. He frequently talks about the importance of reading and starting a business as a young entrepreneur. Learn more from Tyler at: Website: https://www.snurestories.com/ [https://www.snurestories.com/]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snure_stories/ [https://www.instagram.com/snure_stories/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snurestories [https://www.facebook.com/snurestories]YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@snurestories4282 [https://www.youtube.com/@snurestories4282] What's Your Field of Magic Personality Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5f0ccd6f5fe7590014b92421 [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5f0ccd6f5fe7590014b92421] About Theresa A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit. Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller. Connect with Theresa today! • Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting_Spectrum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa • Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/ About Parenting on the Spectrum Raising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you fir listening, commenting and rating. Be well! Theresa

#286: The Biology of Autism: Insights from Dr. Kashif Khan

What if autism isn’t caused by just one thing? What if it’ sdue to a complex combination of genetics, environment, and inflammation? In this eye-opening episode, we speak with Kashif Khan, CEO of The DNA Company and author of The DNA Way, about emerging research on the root causes of autism. Kashif shares how genetic pathways, toxic exposures, and chronic inflammation can shape brain development and what that means for prevention, early intervention, and support. Whether you're a parent, practitioner, or simply curious, this conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers hope through science, personalization, and awareness. 🎧 Tune in to explore the biology behind behavior and how we can better support neurodivergent children from the inside out. About Kashif Khan Kashif Khan is Founder of The DNA Company, a pioneering organization advancing personalized medicine through deeper interpretation of the human genome. Raised in Vancouver, Canada, in an immigrant family, Kashif cultivated a strong entrepreneurial drive early in life. Before launching The DNA Company, he served as an advisor to numerous high-growth startups across diverse industries. Through his work in functional genomics, Kashif discovered that his own genetic blueprint reflects a natural inclination toward entrepreneurship. At the same time, his genetic profile also revealed an increased sensitivity to environmental pollutants — insights that further fueled his passion for personalized, preventive health solutions. In this eye-opening episode, Kashif Khan, Founder of The DNA Company and author of The DNA Way, discusses emerging research on autism’s root causes. They include genetic pathways, toxic exposures, and chronic inflammation. He explores implications for prevention, early intervention, and meaningful support offering hope through science, personalization, and awareness. 🎧 Tune in to explore the biology behind behavior and how to better support neurodivergent children from the inside out. Learn more from Dr. Kash at: https://www.instagram.com/kashkhanofficial/ About Theresa A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit. Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller. Connect with Theresa today! • Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting_Spectrum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa • Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/ About Parenting on the Spectrum Raising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you fir listening, commenting and rating. Be well! Theresa