What Worked For Us : Conversations with Mothers and Rita Kara Robinson

2. Michelle's story : How to undo an autism diagnosis at 8 years old

What Worked For Us : Conversations with Mothers and Rita Kara Robinson

Show Notes

This is Michelle Vahey's story of how she recovered her daughter Koa who was given an autism diagnosis at 23 months and is now recovered at 8 years old. Michelle explains what was important in their journey - and that "it isn't just that one thing". She tells us what was key for them, and what might help you on your healing journey. Work with me as a homeopath at www.rita-kara-robinson.com

More from What Worked For Us : Conversations with Mothers and Rita Kara Robinson

Oct 13, 2026

This is the most important conversation I have recorded in the 12 years of working with non verbal and autistic children. It's not clickbait. This has impacted my work enormously in the last 2 years. If you have a child whose speech regressed I implore you to listen to this. It is going to change some children’s lives. Maybe yours? If this happens to your child , please do circle back to let me know - partly because this conversation is unedited and completely raw, I am nervous to publish it,...

Jul 5, 2025

I got teary eyed again listening to this emotional recount of Oakley's early days, and also so uplifted at hearing his amazing story of how he is slowly recovering against all the odds handed to him at 2 days old. Her energy is infectious and I am deeply humbled listening to their life story. Daryl is a powerhouse of a mother, forging his path with him. You can find her on Instagram at @acornupdates Oakley was born with an imperfect brain, and was on a NG tube, intubated and was having seizur...

Jun 24, 2025

Disclaimer: during this recording, the internet cut out so I had to edit this conversation. The thing is, I was a bit overzealous with the editing, a bit like when you cut your own fringe for the first time and cut too much off, and now you can't go back. So I sound like I'm in a hurry at the start, but I promise I calm down. I have worked with Arjola and Steven for several years and seen tremendous progress. Working with a child for so long has helped me see what can really be achieved, ho...

Jun 2, 2025

This is Abigail's story describing all the things she has learned along the way, in 5 years of healing her son with autism issues. She talks about other therapies, how her own healing impacted her child, and how best to the play the long game. Josh came to my homeopathic team at 6 years old, because he regressed and lost his speech at 18 months old. He had a whole list of issues to be healed. This is his story, as a child who has made tremendous gains, some came fast and some came slo...

May 15, 2025

Carla gave birth to her son at only 24 weeks old. He had many issues but Carla has done amazing work with her son. Listen to her story about her experience in the NICU unit, how she dealt with overwhelm in this situation and how she made sure her son had a good diet. She also talks about tantrums, sleep and screens, and her journey with homeopathy. She has much to offer mums on a similar journey. Timestamps: 2.14 NICU unit experience 9.20 Dealing with overwhelm 12.13 How the right attitude he...

See all episodes →