Research tells us that if you have one child with autism, you have a 8.4 times higher risk of having a second child diagnosed with autism. At TACA, we adore our children with autism. They are our…
There is good reason the gut is referred to as a person’s second brain. Over 70% of our immune system resides in the gut. Additionally, recent studies show that the metabolites produced by the gut microbiota include neurotransmitters…
Supporting brain health is important for everyone but especially our kids with autism. Research has shown that people with autism have unstable vessels in the brain which prevents the proper delivery of blood flow. Furthermore, studies in postmortem…
The first step towards great health begins with helping the body become more alkaline. One way to achieve this is to add more alkaline foods to your diet. In this article, we will cover the…
There are medical treatments that are specifically impactful when treating autism symptoms, thus improving your child’s quality of life. Using these interventions can help improve behaviors associated with autism. The graphic below lists them in no…
The body’s immune system defends against infection and protects its own cells. However, research has shown that the immune system is not working properly in many autism cases. Therefore, immune dysfunction is a new area…
Diet change is an intervention many families with autism have found to yield profound improvements in the symptoms of autism. In addition, the individual biochemical needs of each person are different and may evolve over…
Common Symptomatology Between Lyme and Autism When speaking with children who are chronically ill, it can be difficult to understand what is causing their symptoms. Children, naturally, might not know how to accurately describe their…
Lab testing is important because it helps doctors identify underlying medical issues as well as determine the best course for treatment. In this article, we will discuss lab testing: With lab results in hand, you…
There are numerous circumstances in which our kids diagnosed with autism have nutritional deficiencies. This can be due to restricted eating habits, malabsorption issues in a compromised gastrointestinal tract, autoimmunity, or even genetic abnormalities. No…