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Fries and crackers. Sausage and juice. Cookies, pretzels, and chicken nuggets. Believe it or not, in some cases this is all that a child with autism eats. I had one client that only eat crackers and fries. Another that ate only sausage and juice. And the third:...
As a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in autism, I’ve spent the past twelve years researching and explaining the underlying scientific rationale for dietary intervention for affected children. The Research I’m surprised to still hear people say,...
It has long been known by parents (and many health professionals), that children with autism have higher prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Ask any parent of a child with autism, and they will likely tell you that...
When following any specialized diet for healing, you've got to know about supplements. After speaking with thousands of parents at conferences, webinars, and client appointments over the past ten years, I've realized that this is...
Yesterday was a great day! It’s Autism Awareness Day, people learned something important about autism - that the CDC just informed us that autism rates are up 23% and the there’s no plan for helping. But something else...
Hooray, another scientific study that validates what autism parents and biomedical autism practitioners have known for years: that children with autism have higher rates of medical conditions. Autism parents globally have shouted...
One of the Most Comprehensive Studies on Nutrition for Autism By Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant As a nutritionist working with children with autism for ten years, I was particularly excited to read the most recent...
A study on prenatal vitamins and autism was conducted emphasizing the importance of proper nutrient intake before and during the early stages of pregnancy. This study in Epidemiology, lead by Rebecca Schmidt, found that...
Epigentics is a relatively new field of study involving the changes in genetic expression (versus gene sequence). This ability to turn on and off genes is a way for humans to rapidly adapt to changes in our...
Digestive issues are common in autism spectrum disorders, and fermented foods are a helpful dietary component for supporting and balancing the digestive system. In fact, beneficial bacteria in these foods support many body...