We are honored to have Sandra Flores come on and speak to us this episode! She is the Director of Child Development and Inclusion Services in her school center while being a mom to two children; the eldest diagnosed on the autism spectrum.

She has a Graduate Certificate in Autism, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis 2nd year and is currently working on her Doctorate  at CSULA in Educational Leadership and Administration.

This episode we discuss Sandra's experiences as a mother of a child on the autism spectrum, her knowledge of education and parenting strategies, and her thoughts on the state of education for special needs children.

So tune in to hear Sandra's incredible story and to learn from her wisdom!

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0:20 : Introducing our amazing guest, Sandra!

2:00 : Sandra talks about her journey to teaching and how it connected to motherhood

3:12 : Sandra talks about what led to her working in teaching with special needs children

4:20 : Sandra talks about her son’s autism diagnosis

5:15 : Sandra talks about finding Dr. Chris

6:10 : Sandra talks about the first visit with Dr. Chris and the following treatments 

7:00 : Sandra continues her education and career journey

8:00 : Sandra talks about her family’s chiropractic experience

8:48 : Sandra compares her two pregnancies

9:30 : Sandra delves into her education with childhood behaviors and how she connects to chiropractic care

11:45 : Sandra talks about finishing her doctorate

13:00 : Sandra talks about the need for face to face interaction with children

13:40 : Sandra talk about some differences in parenting choices she made between her two children 

15:00 : Sandra talks the necessity of outdoor activities for all children

16:30 : Dr Chris talks about her first visit with Jeremy and the results of treatment

17:50 : Dr. Chris asks Sandra to talk about why we need face to face interaction and some strategies she uses 

20:00 : Dr. Toxil asks Sandra about face to face interaction and working with children on the spectrum

21:50 : Discussion about the amount of screen time and some strategies Sandra recommends 

24:40 : Sandra talks about parents setting boundaries 

29:00 : Discussion about communicating with young children

30:30 : Sandra talks about intervening with phone use and some things her family will do instead

32:00 : Sandra talks about the behavior changes in Jeremy after treatment with Dr. Chris

34:25 : Sandra talks about other services and care that Jeremy received 

35:40 : Sandra talks about the education services for children with autism  

39:28 : Sandra talks about some red flags she saw with Jeremy’s development

42:20 Discussion of some possible causes of developmental delay

43:35 : Sandra talks about her labors and births

44:50 : Sandra talks about her daughter's development

46:38 : Sandra gives her one piece of advice for moms

48:48 : Sandra talks about the school she works at and her plans for the future

50:45 : Sandra discusses the incidence of autism and the effects on education

52:30 : Wrap up with Sandra

54:37 : Dr. Toxil asks Dr. Chris about working with primitive reflexes

57:40 : Dr. Chris discusses using language other than “No/Don’t”

58:24 : Dr. Chris gives her thoughts on electronic use

1:00:15 : Dr. Toxil talks about things you can do with children that don’t involve electronics

1:01:17 : Episode wrap up