On Today’s show Shannon welcomes Lisa Ackerman, founder of TACA to talk about Leucovorin. This cancer drug was featured in a CBS news story for its off label use for Autism and Cerebral Folate Deficiency. To learn more watch the CBS news piece here youtube.com/watch?v=QT4E2dPTbkc. Watch the TACA Podcast to see Lisa Ackerman interview Dr. Richard Frye here: https://tacanowblog.com/2025/03/03/leucovorin-and-autism-a-repurposed-drug-with-a-lot-of-promise-by-lisa-ackerman/ or read more about Cerebral Folate Deficiency here: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/cerebral-folate-deficiency/

Want to read the study that is driving the discussion? Click here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/11/1141

Important programing note: Leucovorin should only ever be taken after being prescribed by a physician after testing to show there is a need. Link Tree
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On today’s special show, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is joined by Ilana Gerschlowitz, author of Saving My Sons, to talk about ODD and PDA. Ilana, who is the Director of The STAR Academy in South Africa, shares questions on this topic from parents in South Africa. What is PDA, how does it differ from ODD and why are these 2 diagnoses so prevalent right now? Tune in to hear Dr. Doreen’s wise words on these topics.

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Dr. Doreen is joined by Ilana Gerschlowitz author of Saving
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Shannon is joined today by Harri James O’Kelley and Rabbi Jackie Redner to talk about their newest venture, a show entitled “The Neurodiversity of Kindness” the show will make it’s world premier on April 27th at the Glorya Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts at Vista Del Mar. Harri James O’Kelley shares news about The O’Kelley Labs new ventures and their ongoing program at Vista Del Mar called “Vista House of Lovingkindness.” Rabbi Jackie Redner once again provide a loving message about the ongoing mission of Vista Del Mar to provide a loving base for all people of all abilities and all faiths.

Shannon is joined today by Harri James O’Kelley and Rabbi Jackie Redner to talk about their newest venture, a show entitled “The Neurodiversity of Kindness” the show will make it’s world premier on April 27th at the Glorya Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts at Vista Del Mar. Harri James O’Kelley shares news about The O’Kelley Labs new ventures and their ongoing program at Vista Del Mar called “Vista House of Lovingkindness.” Rabbi Jackie Redner once again provide a loving message about the ongoing mission of Vista Del Mar to provide a loving base for all people of all abilities and all faiths.

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En el programa de hoy, Shannon ofrece excelentes consejos
para que el verano sea divertido, interactivo y educativo
durante las vacaciones. En caso de duda, ¡regresa al
aprendizaje experiencial tradicional para que cada momento
del día sea un entorno enriquecedor desde el punto de
vista educativo!