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Patricia Lemer: The Autism Detective

Patricia Lemer: The Autism Detective

Patricia Lemer 171 episodes Nov 1, 2026

Patricia Lemer, a licensed professional counselor with over 50 years of experience and author of the bestseller Outsmarting Autism, hosts conversations about helping people on the autism spectrum thrive. She interviews parents, therapists, educators and other professionals who share the clues and approaches they follow with individuals of all ages. Episodes explore a wide range of biomedical, sensory, motor, visual, auditory, perceptual, homeopathic, detoxification, language, behavioral, social-emotional, energy and vagus nerve therapies. The focus is on practical strategies families and practitioners can use to support children in becoming the best version of themselves.

Episodes

Julie Lapidus: The Autism Revolution: Understanding the Autism Epidemic. 10/28/26
Julie Lapidus: The Autism Revolution: Understanding the Autism Epidemic. 10/28/26 Nov 1, 2026 56:48 Julie Lapidus is an author and the founder of Autism Evolution. She has been researching the top innovations in brain health and autism for sixteen years, at first, wanting to learn everything about the condition that affects her brother. She has now published her findings in a new book, The Autism Generation, which is part science, part memoir. Tune in to hear her brother's story, and what trigge
John Slattery. Meadow: Clinician- Screened Leucovorin Access. 10/13/26
John Slattery. Meadow: Clinician- Screened Leucovorin Access. 10/13/26 Oct 15, 2026 56:34 John Slattery is a clinical research leader and Co-Founder of Meadow Telehealth. For over 15 years he has taken a root cause approach to a biological basis to autism by designing and implementing multiple clinical trials. Ten years ago, along with Dr. Richard Frye, he participated in research on Leucovorin for those with folate deficiency at Arkansas Children's Hospital.Tune in to learn about how
Sarah Lane, OD. Binocufit: A Customized Web-based Vision Training Program for all Ages. 9/22/26
Sarah Lane, OD. Binocufit: A Customized Web-based Vision Training Program for all Ages. 9/22/26 Sep 24, 2026 57:33 Sarah Lane is an holistic optometrist practicing in New Jersey who is making her second appearance on this podcast. Listen to her initial episode on 6/29/22. In June she launched an interactive app to address visual dysfunction under the direction of a developmental optometrist. Activities can be modified for amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, binocular vision dysfunction, and other
Amy Hull Arbetter: Mourning Andrew and BioEnergetic Medicine. 9/08/26
Amy Hull Arbetter: Mourning Andrew and BioEnergetic Medicine. 9/08/26 Sep 11, 2026 57:30 Amy Hull Arbetter is a holistic practitioner specializing in bioindividuality, and the mother of identical twin sons. This is her third appearance on The Autism Detectives. Listen to her earlier episodes on May 13, 2022 and September 26, 2023. In those Amy describes her early work with her sons and others. Tragically, her son Andrew passed away in December, 2024. Tune in to learn how Amy has refoc
Michelle O'Neil: Vanessa Goes Back to Work. 8/25/26
Michelle O'Neil: Vanessa Goes Back to Work. 8/25/26 Aug 29, 2026 57:13 Michelle O'Neil is a warrior mom, RN, yoga instructor, and author of several pieces of fiction. Tune in to learn how her daughter's regression following vaccination changed her career path. After working with Dr. Liz Mumper, whose episode is available from June 24, 2025, her daughter's screaming ceased with biomedical intervention, and healing gradually occurred. Michelle started as a blogger, and
Jonathan and Jennifer Rose: Love in the Age of Autism. 8/11/26
Jonathan and Jennifer Rose: Love in the Age of Autism. 8/11/26 Aug 14, 2026 57:23 Jonathan Rose and his daughter Jennifer appear together in this episode. Jonathan is a father, scholar, and college professor. Jenny is a novelist, activist, and film critic. Both are authors of books describing their individual and intimate experiences. Jonathan describes what it was like raising 2 daughters with significant challenges along with his late wife, who died from breast cancer. Jenny
Katie Sweeney: Advocating for Dusty and Beyond. July 28, 2026
Katie Sweeney: Advocating for Dusty and Beyond. July 28, 2026 Aug 2, 2026 57:30 Katie Sweeney is the mother of 2 sons, one of whom, Dusty, is a minimally speaking young adult with autism. Her husband, Mike, spoke with me in an episode in February, 2022. In Mike's episode you learned about Endeavor 21, the adult program they helped found in Rockland County, NY. That program has continued to develop as Katie and Dusty have moved on.Most exciting is that Dusty has become a Spel
Rob Brown, MD: UNPLUG: Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Electromagnetic Pollution
Rob Brown, MD: UNPLUG: Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Electromagnetic Pollution Jul 22, 2026 57:30 Dr. Rob Brown is a diagnostic radiologist practicing in Port Townsend, WA. About 10 years ago he realized that the same energies that allowed doctors to evaluate X-Rays, MRIs and other tests and prescribe treatments could also be harming our bodies and brains. He shares his knowledge in a newly published book, UNPLUG. This is a "must read" for doctors and patients alike. He is also working with Dr
Dr. Michelle Perro: Making Our Children Well. 6/23/26
Dr. Michelle Perro: Making Our Children Well. 6/23/26 Jun 29, 2026 57:21 Michelle Perro MD is a seasoned physician with over 4 decades of experience as an ER doc and pediatrician. She is the author of two books, What's Making Our Children Sick, and Making Our Children Well. Tune in to learn about the dangers of GMO foods and glyphosate and her latest book, where she shares her knowledge about nutrition and homeopathy. Dr. Perro explains why REAL food is the foundation
David Berger, MD. Wholistic Pediatrics and Medical Cannabis. 6/9/26
David Berger, MD. Wholistic Pediatrics and Medical Cannabis. 6/9/26 Jun 20, 2026 57:30 Dr. David Berger is a pediatrician and functional medicine doctor practicing in Tampa, FL. For over 30 years he has taken a "whole person" approach to identifying and treating root causes in both children and adults. Listen in to learn how he addresses physical, mental, environmental and biomedical issues. Hear all about the new non-profit organization, P2i that trains clinicians and healthcare le
Jennifer Margulis, PhD. A Vaccine-Friendly Plan and Your Baby, Your Way. 5/25/25
Jennifer Margulis, PhD. A Vaccine-Friendly Plan and Your Baby, Your Way. 5/25/25 May 28, 2026 57:30 Dr. Jennifer Margulis is an impeccable researcher and open-minded science journalist. A Fulbright Scholar and long-time writer, she has contributed to countkess journals and books, showing both sides of many controvesial subjects. Tune in to learn how and why today's medical profession has "standards of care" that do not treat patients as individuals. and what you can do to advocate for your right
Len Arcuri: How Well You Navigate Determines Your Child's Trajectory. 5/12/26
Len Arcuri: How Well You Navigate Determines Your Child's Trajectory. 5/12/26 May 18, 2026 57:30 Len Arcuri is a Strategy Advisor and the Founder of All-In Parent Coaching, formerly Autism Parenting Secrets. He provides personalized support to overwhelmed parents seeking the optimal ways to help their children with behavioral, learning and medical challenges. Tune in to learn why parents must do their own work first because a child's progress depends on them. Len assists parents in moving bey

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