About this episode
Welcome to Episode 104 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Cowan back to the show. He’s a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children. Dr. Cowan has a subspecialty in Developmental Pediatrics and has developed a unique holistic approach to evaluating and treating children struggling with chronic physical, emotional and cognitive disorders. Considering the child as a reflection of the inter-related forces of family and environment is the central focus of his practice. This approach respects the inseparability of mind, body, and spirit and promotes a deeper understanding of what it means to be healthy. In addition to his practices in Westchester and Manhattan, Dr. Cowan lectures across the United States and internationally. He’s the author of one of the few must-have books we share with clients: Fire Child, Water Child . It reveals the five natures a child can have. That’s important to know since a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. The secret this week is… Harness Your Child’s TRUE Nature You'll Discover: Why The AAP Thinks We’re in A Crisis (3:48) What Gives The Most Clues To What’s Needed (6:43) Why The Diagnosis Is Like A Knife (12:40) The Five Natures One Can Have (17:13) The Revelation From A Quantum Physicist That Changes Everything (22:18) The Quest, The Question, and The Questionnaire (34:02) Why Kids Love Being Exposed To Greenery (38:28) How To Tell If You Have The Right Doctor (39:07) About Our Guest Stephen Cowan, MD, FAAP specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic and recurrent pediatric problems such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Tourette's syndrome, Asthma and Allergies, Digestive Disorders, and other inflammatory disorders. Dr. Cowan completed his pediatric training at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in NY in 1987 and went on to complete a 2-year fellowship in Child Development at the Developmental Disabilities Center at Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is board-certified in Pediatrics, a long-standing fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics, and serves on the AAP committee of Developmental Disabilities. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family/Community Medicine at NY Medical College and has lectured internationally on the holistic management of chronic problems in children. He is certified in Medical Acupuncture and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Cowan is a long-time student of Chinese medicine, studying with Efrem Korngold OMD and Stephen Aung MD. He has been a member of the Autism Research Institute's Defeat Autism Now organization. Dr. Cowan is a co-founder and advisory board member of the Holistic Pediatric Association and serves on the advisory boards of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, TCM World Foundation, Holistic Pediatric Alliance, and Epidemic Answers. He is co-founder and medical director of the non-profit organization Tournesol Kids, which empowers children through online education, workshops, and community outreach. Dr. Cowan is the author of Fire Child, Water Child: How understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child’s Self-Esteem and Attention . In 1991 Dr. Cowan co-founded Riverside Pediatrics, in Croton, NY where for over 20 years he incorporated alternative therapies in the treatment of common childhood disorders. Seeking to expand his developmental practice, Dr. Cowan founded The Westchester Center for Holistic Families in Mt. Kisco, NY, where he now offers holistic pediatric and developmental consultations and treatments. Dr. Cowan sees patients at Tournseol Wellness in Manhattan. His consultations are designed to offer time with each patient and their family, offering nutritional and biomedical interventions, acupuncture, biofeedback, and meditation. www.drstephencowan.com References in This Episode: Helgoland by Carlo Rovelli Additional Resources: Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them Got a Picky Eater? - this can help To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!