The highly anticipated Season 3 of the groundbreaking docuseries Fix It In Five launched with its premiere episode, “Autism Family: Fix It In Five (S:3 E:1 PARTS 1 & 2),” featuring renowned autism expert Dr. Lynette Louise, known as The Brain Broad. Set against the vibrant backdrop of an Orthodox Jewish community in Bet Shemesh, the episode delves into the real-life challenges and triumphs of a devoted family navigating autism with six children, including 13-year-old Shmuel, whose journey toward emotional connection and behavioral growth takes center stage.

In this deeply moving two-part installment, available now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mECn6usHo3A, Lynette Louise brings her expertise in brain-behavior science, play therapy, and neurofeedback to help the family address Shmuel’s violent outbursts, routine disruptions, and sensory challenges. Diagnosed with autism at age 5, Shmuel’s behaviors—such as throwing objects, physical aggression toward family members, and property damage like shattering glass doors—have created significant safety concerns, particularly for his younger siblings, including twin babies. The family’s mother, Sarah Leah, a teacher like her husband, shares her heartfelt fears: “When Shmuel gets upset, when things don’t go exactly the way he wants or anticipates, he throws things and he can hurt people. He can get violent. I’m really worried that he’s going to pick them up and throw them.”

Dr. Louise, an internationally recognized clinician, author, and speaker who has worked with hundreds of families worldwide, uncovers the “sick person personality” dynamic within the household, where well-intentioned family behaviors inadvertently reinforce Shmuel’s challenges. “They sort of become the core supporting all the spokes of the wheel. So each spoke, which is a human being, reinforces the strength of the core and together they work as one unit,” explains Lynette Louise, highlighting how cultural and religious rituals in their community may contribute to scripting and fill-in-the-blank behaviors common in autism.

Throughout the episode, Lynette implements practical, innovative strategies tailored to the family’s unique cultural context. Key interventions include:

• Building Trust Through Play: Engaging Shmuel in role-playing and silly games to assess his behavioral potential and foster emotional bonds, emphasizing that “your child with autism is seeking to grow up and be like the adults in their world, just like a neurotypical child is.”
• Neurofeedback and Brain Training: Introducing neurofeedback sessions where Shmuel demonstrates remarkable aptitude, aimed at improving brain function and reducing tantrum triggers like environmental changes or attention-seeking actions.
• Positive Reinforcement and Explanation: Encouraging parents to use immediate compliments for good behavior, increase explanations to bridge learning gaps, and model error tolerance to prevent outbursts. “Instead of reducing the amount of explanation, which is what so many therapies do, I say you have to up the amount of explanation, because he needs more,” advises The Brain Broad.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Family Involvement: Involving the father to leverage patriarchal dynamics for lasting change, while addressing issues like bathroom challenges with sensory solutions such as magnesium supplementation and alternative toileting techniques.

The episode also explores broader themes, such as breaking rigid routines to promote independence—using everyday activities like reading books as vehicles for conversation rather than rote repetition—and redirecting attention-seeking behaviors through loving, consistent goals. Lynette stresses the power of not being “boring” to keep Shmuel engaged: “Consistency of your goal, consistency of what you think he’s capable of… that has to be 100%. Not your behavior.”

“Autism doesn’t define a family; it challenges them to connect in extraordinary ways,” said Lynette Louise.

Viewers worldwide are already praising the series for its empathetic approach and actionable insights, and this newly released episode easily continues that trend.

Fix It In Five Season 3 continues to empower families globally by blending entertainment with education. For more information on Dr. Lynette Louise’s work, visit www.brainbody.net / www.lynettelouise.com.

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About Dr. Lynette Louise (The Brain Broad):

Lynette Louise is a leading autism expert, neurofeedback specialist, and host of Fix It In Five. With over 30 years of experience, she has authored acclaimed books like “Miracles are Made” and advocates for brain-based solutions to transform lives affected by neurodiversity.

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Lynette Louise
Email: crazy2sane@gmail.com

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