Mold exposure can be a contributing factor to autism in some kids. This exposure can cause health concerns including allergy symptoms, fatigue, brain fog or more serious immune system issues. In addition, it is known that kids…
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19, a Pandemic. And just like that…. the world changed. We were forced to navigate a system new to us. There were rapid shifts in…
Diet is the foundation of good health. In addition, not all kids respond the same way to dietary interventions. Therefore, finding the right diet for your child may take time and trial and error. This…
Presuming competence means valuing all people, including those with autism, as whole individuals with the right to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions. For individuals with autism, this includes the right to communicate, the right…
Genetics is a complex science that is constantly evolving. Researchers continue to study the relationship between genetics and autism spectrum disorders. However, what does this mean for families and individuals with autism? When a child’s…
Kids with autism can be the pickiest eaters on the planet. As a result, this pickiness contributes to their vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Functional medicine doctors will often treat autism with therapeutic doses of supplements. In addition, there…
A mast cell is a type of white blood cell that is found in connective tissues all over the body, including under the skin, near blood and lymph vessels, and in the nerves, lungs, and…
As parents, we tend to neglect ourselves when raising our children. Healing ourselves, however, is one of the most important pieces of parenting our kids with autism. Parents must be healthy in order to provide a…
Navigating autism can be filled with unknown acronyms. The following is a collection of some common acronyms and abbreviations used in educational and medical settings for autism. 1:1– One-to-one aide or caregiver 2e– Twice Exceptional…
Everyone knows that a nutritious diet is key to being healthy. But how do we get our teens and adults with autism to make healthy eating choices? In this article, we will discuss: Starting the…