Archive: Checklist

Parents play an invaluable role in advocating for their child. To help that process, start by prioritizing. Then, share these priorities with your medical and therapeutic team. Be sure to evaluate your plan every 6-12…

It is never too early to begin planning for your loved one’s future. The following are estimated ages to start preparing your child to be as independent as possible.  

Our home is our sanctuary. It needs to be a safe and healthy place. In addition, research tells us that environmental toxins contribute toautism.

GI symptoms are four times as prevalent in autism than in neurotypical children. As a result, many behaviors labeled as simply “autism”may really be GI pain or other GI issues.

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, or even genetic abnormalities.

Behavior is a form of communication. When our kids are not feeling well, it may show in their behavior. Therefore, a trip to the pediatrician or family doctor may be in order. There are specific…

Even if your child is already on the gluten-free and casein-free diet, there are often many other foods and diet-related issues to consider.

This checklist contains second-level tests that can be ordered if basic lab testing cannot uncover the reasons for symptoms.

Our kids may look healthy on the outside, but only lab work can tell us how the body is really functioning. Therefore, most parents start by gettingbaseline testing through their pediatrician.

Holidays are a time of family fun and traditions. However, people with autism may struggle with the change of routine, new foods, and environments. Follow these tips to make your holiday fun for everyone!