Brain Power with Dr. Eko

Many children with autism experience challenges that go beyond the diagnosis itself, yet co-occurring conditions are often overlooked.In this episode of BrainPower with Dr. Eko, Dr. Eko is joined by Denise Fulton, Chief Operating Officer at the Autism Research Institute, for an important discussion on autism, whole-child care, and why identifying co-occurring conditions can significantly impact long-term outcomes.Together they discuss:• Common co-occurring conditions in autism• Why behaviors can sometimes signal underlying medical concerns• The importance of a multidisciplinary approach• A personal family journey and lessons learned• Supporting children beyond diagnosis and into adulthoodWhether you are a parent, caregiver, therapist, educator, or healthcare professional, this episode provides practical insights into understanding the whole child and supporting meaningful progress. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd 

What is AAC, and how can communication devices help children and adults who struggle with speech?In this episode of Brain Power with Dr. Eko, Dr. Eko speaks with Cambri McCoy, a doctor of physical therapy and Solutions Consultant with Tobii Dynavox, about how augmentative and alternative communication, also known as AAC, helps individuals express their needs, thoughts, and emotions more effectively. They discuss who can benefit from AAC, including children with autism, apraxia, and other communication challenges, and they address common myths around speech devices, including the fear that AAC will delay talking.This conversation also explains the difference between low-tech and high-tech AAC, how insurance and funding may work, how early children can start, and why communication devices should be seen as a voice rather than just another screen.This episode is especially helpful for parents, therapists, and caregivers looking for practical guidance on speech support, autism communication tools, and AAC devices for kids and adults. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd 

In this episode, we explore how Applied Behavior Analysis can support older children, teens, adults, and individuals who are not considered traditional learners, including those without an autism diagnosis. We discuss how ABA can be used across the lifespan to strengthen daily living skills, communication, behavior support, and independence, while challenging common misconceptions about who can benefit from these services.  Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd 

What does an autism diagnosis really mean for your child, and what should you do next?In this powerful episode, Dr. Eko sits down with Joké Durojaiye, mother of a child with the autism spectrum, certified life coach, and author of Unmute Yourself.This conversation moves beyond the diagnosis to address what parents truly face: uncertainty, advocacy, daily care, and long-term planning.Joké shares her lived experience navigating autism, including early signs, diagnosis challenges, therapy decisions, school advocacy, and raising a child with both autism and medical complexity.This episode offers clarity, encouragement, and practical guidance for parents at every stage.What You’ll Learn:• What an autism diagnosis can mean in everyday life• Early signs of autism and when to act• The emotional impact of diagnosis and how to process it• Why advocacy in healthcare and school systems matters• Practical strategies for daily care and building independence• How structure and routine support autistic children• Why parental self-care and asking for help are essential Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd 

Autism meltdowns are often misunderstood as behavior problems, when in reality they are neurological responses to overwhelm. In this live session, Dr. Eko is joined by Dr. Jalelah Abdul-Raheem, Certified Nurse Educator and Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, who also brings lived experience as a parent of a child with autism.This discussion focuses on understanding the root causes of meltdowns and how to respond with clarity and structure.In this session, you will learn:What a meltdown is and how it differs from a tantrumThe underlying neurological and sensory causesCommon triggers across home, school, and community settingsEarly warning signs before escalationPractical strategies to respond during a meltdownWhat supports recovery after a meltdownHow to reduce frequency through proactive regulation strategiesGaps in care and how families can better advocate for supportThis is not about managing behavior. It is about understanding the child, supporting regulation, and creating a clear path forward for families navigating autism. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd 

Receiving an autism or ADHD diagnosis for your child can bring both clarity and many new questions. What happens next? Where should families begin? What services and supports should they be looking for?In this live session, Dr. Hokehe Eko, integrative pediatrician and founder of Glow Pediatrics, is joined by Indy Nelson, Glow Pathways Coordinator, to discuss the essential next steps families should take after a diagnosis.Together, they will walk through how parents can move from uncertainty to a clear plan of action for their child’s development and support.In this session we discuss:What typically happens after an autism or ADHD diagnosisWhy many families feel lost after the evaluation processThe most important first steps parents should takeHow to navigate therapies, school support, and community resourcesHow Glow Pathways helps guide families through the journey after diagnosisGlow Pathways is designed to help families connect with the right services, resources, and support systems so children can thrive. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd 

Too often, parents are taught to view their children through fear, pressure, and deficiency. But God’s design is never careless. The very area that has caused you the most concern may be the place where His intentionality is most deeply seen.This episode is a call to shift your perspective. Your child is not a problem to solve before they are worthy of love. Your child is already worthy because they were created by God with purpose, dignity, and value. If this message resonated with you and you’d like deeper guidance, you can connect with Dr. Eko and access her book below:📖 Get the book here: https://amzn.to/4mi2o47 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd 

Parents are asking these questions every day quietly, in frustration, or after another hard moment at home.In this video, Dr. Eko breaks down the real questions parents of children with autism and ADHD are asking right now from screen time and picky eating to meltdowns, communication, sleep, and behavior that doesn’t make sense on the surface.This is not about labels. It is about understanding what is actually happening beneath your child’s behavior so you can respond with clarity, not confusion.If this message resonated with you and you’d like deeper guidance, you can connect with Dr. Eko and access her book below:📖 Get the book here: https://amzn.to/4mi2o47 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd 

Some parenting days feel more than hard, they feel spiritually exhausting. When the house is loud, patience is thin, and your child’s needs keep piling up, it is easy to wonder if God still sees you.In this episode, Dr. Hokehe Eko, shares a powerful reminder from 1 John 4:7–19: God’s love does not depend on your performance. Your hardest parenting days do not reduce His love for you.We discuss faith-based parenting for families navigating ADHD and autism, how to hold boundaries with love, and practical ways to reset when overwhelm sets in.You will learn:• Why God’s love remains steady in hard seasons• How to parent with grace and boundaries• Ways to reconnect through scripture, worship, and reflection• A simple prayer practice for stressful momentsIf this episode encourages you, share it with another parent and leave a review.📖 Get the book here: https://amzn.to/4mi2o47 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd 

Dr. Eko and Dr. Amara discuss how Parent-Led ABA can be effectively used in real home environments for children with Autism and ADHD.This episode explores why communication often breaks down, how behavior is shaped by environment and reinforcement, and how structured parent-led strategies can reduce meltdowns while increasing functional communication.We cover:• Communication development using evidence-based ABA principles • Reducing behavioral escalation without relying only on therapy hours • Creating consistency between home routines and professional recommendations • Building parent confidence in daily support and intervention • Why parents are often the most powerful change agents in a child’s progressThis conversation helps families shift from feeling helpless to leading meaningful progress at home. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel!CONNECT WITH ME!If you want to schedule an ADHD/Autism appointment for your child, you may contact Glow Pediatrics:Phone: 405-871-5807Fax: 949-695-2681 [email protected]🌐 Website: www.glowpediatrics.com📱 Instagram: @drhokeheeko / @glowpediatrics📧 [email protected]👍 Facebook: Dr.HokeheEko / glowpediatrics  💼 LinkedIn: hokeheeffiongmd