Autism
For the last 20 years, my work has revolved around supporting individuals with autism and their families as they embark on nutrition intervention. I have also had the honor to participate in published research regarding the benefits of diet for autism. The science is clear, and as the families that work with me can attest, nutrition matters when it comes to health, learning, and behavior, especially in regards to autism.
Explore our articles on diet and nutrition intervention for autism spectrum disorders.
Real Results from Real Kids
Improve Their Diet and Reduce Their Symptoms When a child is diagnosed with autism or ADHD, parents go looking for solutions. They seek therapies and approaches to support their child’s well being. But with many alternative approaches being touted, it can be difficult...
Two Strategic Autism Diets (GFCF and Grain-Free)
Insights into the influence of dietary changes on symptoms of autism are providing families with more hope than ever before. Autism has long been considered a “mysterious” brain disorder that begins/ends in the brain, and that affects observable social behavior. But...
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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...
Fecal Transplant for Autism: What We Know (& What We Don’t)
When it comes to emerging treatments to address symptoms of autism, few things have garnered the attention (or Google searches) as the fecal transplant. This treatment gained the spotlight in early 2019 after researchers in Tempe...
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,...
Carnitine Supplementation May Reduce Autism Risk
Researchers at Texas University have published a groundbreaking study demonstrating the positive impact of carnitine supplementation on a gene mutation common in ASD.[1] The results specifically advocate taking the amino acid supplement during pregnancy to protect the...
Inflammation in Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and Other Neurological Conditions:
Nutrition to Calm the Nerves
In today’s fast paced world, with little rest, overloaded with toxins, and devoid of nutrients, inflammation is very common. Once triggered, it can be hard to shut off – and if certain biochemical processes persist, chronic...
Research, Studies and News – January 2019
Could targeting the immune system improve ASD symptoms? Gut health and inborn errors of metabolism Effects of probiotics prebiotics, and phytobiotics on mental health The gluten-free diet, ASD and Down Syndrome Prenatal fish oil supplementation may improve...
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...