Navigating Autism and Finding Theo's Voice with Heather Acquavella and Dr. Jared Skowron

Navigating Autism and Finding Theo's Voice with Heather Acquavella and Dr. Jared Skowron

June 9, 2026 · 44 min · Season 1 · Episode 345

About this episode

This episode features Heather Acquavella and Dr. Jared Skowron discussing autism advocacy and the journey of finding answers for developmental challenges.

What happens when a mother’s determination to find answers meets a physician dedicated to uncovering the root causes behind autism and developmental challenges? In this powerful episode, autism advocate Heather Acquavella of Theo’s Voice joins renowned functional medicine specialist Dr. Jared Skowron to share the remarkable journey of her son, Theo. Together they discuss the turning points that led them beyond conventional approaches, the testing and discoveries that helped unlock new possibilities, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Today’s episode is an honest conversation about advocacy, persistence, and a search for answers beyond a conventional medicine approach. Our guests share practical advice for families navigating autism and developmental concerns including how to cut through overwhelming information, trust parental instincts, and balance hope with realistic expectations. Heather Acquavella shares the mission behind Theo’s Bridge Foundation and her growing community of parents seeking support and answers, while Dr. Jared Skowron offers insights into the most common challenges families face and the evolving future of autism…

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