Autism & Pediatric Articles

The Science of How a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet Improves Autism

In my years of helping children with autism, I have heard many times (erroneously) that there is no science behind diet for autism, or the gluten-free casein-free diet (GFCF diet) for autism. This is simply not true. There is a great deal of research illustrating why...

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...

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 supplementation with...

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...

Study: Pesticides Linked to Autism

A study out of the University of North Carolina Medical School found pesticides linked to autism. Researchers discovered that pesticides caused changes in the brain consistent with autism and neurodegenerative diseases. These chemicals were found to inhibit...

Study on the Effects of a Vitamin/Mineral Supplement in Autism

Recently, there has been quite a lot of controversy in the media (and even in the nutrition field) on whether diet and nutritional supplements can help autism. I’ve been focused on the science and application of nutrition and special diets for...