Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is a psychoneuroimmunological collection of symptoms such as social and communication challenges, sensory processing difficulties, perseverative behaviors and restricted interests. Because its rate is increasing exponentially, it cannot be caused by genetics alone. In these articles, we invite you to explore potential root causes such as food sensitivities, microbiome imbalances, autoimmune encephalitis, toxicity, retained reflexes, underlying chronic infections and more.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Articles
Secretin and Gut Neuropeptides
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND explains how secretin can help to correct digestive dysfunction and thus cognitive function in children with autism. What Is Secretin? Secretin is a hormone that induces the pancreas to release bicarbonate, thereby ... Read More
Light Sensitivity and Autism, ADHD, SPD and Developmental Delays
Sensitivity to Light Common in Neurodevelopmental Disorders Light sensitivity in kids with autism, ADHD, SPD and developmental delays is common. This hypersensitivity is complicated by visual stress-producing factors that overload their visual environment and confuse their eyes and brains. To ... Read More
Thyroid Dysfunction and Autism, ADHD, SPD and Other Developmental Delays
Excerpted with permission from Resistance to Thyroid Hormone: Implications for Neurodevelopmental Research on the Effects of Thyroid Hormone Disrupters by Peter Hauser, J. Michael McMillin, and Vinod S. Bhatara, and from personal communication with Audrey McMahon. Thyroid Hormone and Neurodevelopment ... Read More
Biomedical Testing for Autism, ADHD, SPD and Chronic Disorders
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, writes about five basic questions to ask when considering biomedical testing for autism, ADHD, SPD and other chronic health conditions. The State of Biomedical Testing Biomedical testing has changed dramatically over the ... Read More
Goodness-of-Fit of a Multidisciplinary Team for Special Needs Children
In this blog post, educational consultant and family therapist Susan Snell of St. Columba's Nursery School in Washington, DC discusses finding a goodness-of-fit with your child's therapists and practitioners. For many parents, finding the "right" service providers for their child ... Read More
Using a Multidisciplinary Approach for Autism and Other Spectrum Disorders
In this post Patricia S. Lemer, M.Ed., NCC, former Chairman of the Board of Epidemic Answers, discusses the use of a multidisciplinary approach for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. When I went to Boston for my 30th college reunion, I ... Read More
Sensory Processing Disorder Early Intervention
Every day, Sensory Processing Disorder receives new recognition as a common problem among children. Recognition is good, but those of us who know about it and see the benefits of a healthy sensory diet want more. To prevent sensory integration ... Read More
How Sensory Integration and Nutrition Interact
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, explains how a sensory integration diet works so much better when supplemented with deep nutrition. Sensory integration is a complex process that makes it possible for a person to take in, organize ... Read More
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