Autism & Pediatric Articles
Autism symptoms improve with better diet and nutrition, 1-year study concludes
Nutritional and dietary intervention is effective at improving non-verbal IQ, autism symptoms, developmental age in children and adults with ASD. I’m very excited to share the results of a new scientific study on autism: this is my first published paper! You read that...
Could berries, apples, and grapes be causing your child’s behavior challenges?
What do berries, apples, and grapes have in common? Salicylates. A vast majority of children with autism and ADHD in my nutrition practice have salicylate reactions. The most common symptoms are red cheeks. red ears, hyperactivity, and irritability.. SALICYLATES are a...
The Ketogenic Diet vs. a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet: Which One Works Best for Children with Autism?
With the popularity of the ketogenic (keto) diet these days and the amazing results people are reporting, my clients have been asking whether the ketogenic diet is right for their child with autism. I have been looking for good science that can guide us as to whether...
The Gut Brain Axis in Autism [A Study Review]
The gut-brain axis is a well established connection suggesting that the intestinal microbiota (the good bacteria in our gut) signal to the brain in a myriad of ways. This delicate balance of gut microbes can influence emotional development, modulation of stress and...
Special Autism Research and News Edition
Recent advances in the understanding and treatment of autism Dietary and therapeutic strategies for inflammation in autism spectrum disorders Specific biomarkers could facilitate ASD diagnosis Fighting back with fat: the modified ketogenic diet and MCT oil for autism...
One specific species of bacteria may help reverse autism-like symptoms in mice
A new study links autism-like social behaviors in mice to the absence of a single species of bacteria. What’s even more interesting is that the study authors were able to reverse some of the mice’s behavioral deficits by restoring those bacteria in the guts of the...
Methyl B12: Shown to reduce autism symptoms
If you are a nutrition practicing health professional you’ve likely heard of methyl B12. If you’re a patient or this is new to you as a practitioner, you will enjoy learning about this important subject. An exciting study indicates that...
Oxalates and Autism:
How Oxalates Can Cause the Symptoms
and Underlying Conditions We See in Autism
In my earlier article about oxalates, I explained how oxalates influence the biochemical progression and symptomatic expression of varied chronic diseases. Through an overarching “lens” of 18 years’ research and clinical experience with autism, I identified multiple...
Addressing Anxiety in Autism
If you have an autistic child, chances are you’ve noticed your child often displays physical and behavioral signs of anxiety such as restlessness, recurring headaches, withdrawing from family or refusing to go to school. Unfortunately, anxiety is a common occurrence...
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