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.
Arizona State University Study Proves That Nutrition And Dietary Intervention Effective At Improving Autism
Contrary to historical medical beliefs and public education and perception, new controlled twelve-month study shows that diet and nutritional intervention significantly improves the symptoms, cognition, digestive health, and...
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...
Comprehensive Nutritional and Dietary Research Study for Autism
After 16 years espousing the science and clinical efficacy of diet and nutrition for autism, I have become a published researcher! I was part of a study that was just published last weekend, led by Dr. Jim Adams, that researched...
Proven 4.5x more effective for helping autism
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Did you see the news that our study was published! This is the first time I’ve been part of a study where my name is listed as an author. I’m officially a nutrition researcher! We studied a...
Autism Nutrition Study Announcement!
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Did you hear the exciting news? A huge dream of mine has come true! After 16 years espousing the science and clinical efficacy of diet and nutrition for autism, I have become a published researcher! I...
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My Approach to a Healthy Food Pyramid for Kids
[Is Choose MyPlate Best?]
It’s no secret that we live in a culture of fad diets and nutritional trends. In fact, the odds are that you’ve heard of several new ones this year alone. Mediterranean, keto, vegan, and more– with all these options, what’s the best choice for eating healthy? ...
One specific species of bacteria may help reverse autism-like symptoms in mice
A new study links autism-like social behaviors in mice to the absence of a single species of bacteria [1]. What’s even more interesting is that the study authors were able to reverse some of the mice’s behavioral deficits by restoring those bacteria in the guts of the...
Methyl B12: A potential new supplement to reduce autism symptoms
An exciting new study indicates that supplementation with methyl B12 (the coenzyme or active form of vitamin B12 which is also known as methylcobalamin) could lead to an overall amelioration of autism symptoms by improving DNA methylation [1]. You see, not all genes...
Oxalates and 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 15 years’ research and clinical experience with autism, I identified multiple...