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
Preconception, Prenatal Exposures and TILT (Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance)
Prenatal Exposure to Toxicants Can Affect a Child's Neurodevelopment Did you know that a parents’ exposure to toxic substances pre-conception and prenatally may play a role in priming their child's immune system to be more reactive? This immune priming can ... Read More
Using Lab Tests and Assessments to Uncover Root Causes in Children’s Health
When a child is struggling with health or developmental challenges, addressing symptoms alone may not provide lasting relief. To promote true healing and development, it’s important to look for root causes—underlying imbalances in the body that may be contributing to ... Read More
Is the Autism Rate 1 in 31? Or Higher?
In an April 10, 2025 press conference, HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. provided an update to the CDC’s autism rate of 1 in 36 children. According to the CDC, autism now affects 1 in 31 children in the United States ... Read More
What Is Causing the Autism Epidemic?
During an April 10, 2025 Presidential Cabinet meeting, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. indicated that “By September we will know what has caused the autism epidemic.” “And we’ll be able to eliminate those exposures,” Kennedy asserted ... Read More
Is Stem Cell Therapy Appropriate for Autism?
Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapies Regenerative medicine is a class of medicine geared toward restoring tissue or organs that may have been damaged. “Cellular therapy” is a broad term that refers to treatments that involve the use, modification, or support ... Read More
Biomedical and Physiological Imbalances Commonly Seen in Autism
Biomedical and Physiological Imbalances Commonly Seen in Autism Autism is a subjective diagnostic label that covers a cluster of symptoms or stereotypical behaviors. While conventional medicine often describes autism as a predominately genetic condition that results in a set of ... Read More
How Wireless Devices Might Lead to Autism Symptoms
Wireless devices may contribute to autism symptoms by interrupting normal neuronal signaling and causing an influx of calcium into the brain. Devices such as mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, baby monitors, ultrasounds, and other wireless communication devices emit electromagnetic radiation fields ... Read More
Platelet Therapies for Autism, PANS/PANDAS and Autoimmune Conditions
Two of the most difficult medical conditions for children and adults of any age are chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation. The body seems to get “stuck”, spinning its inflammatory wheels in a toxic situation, which leads to an imbalance or ... Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorder Stories
Tony: Healing from PDD-NOS/Autism with Homotoxicology
Where to begin on this eight-year journey… Regression at 17 Months My son had a developmental regression at 17 months old and as a new mother, I heard a lot of “you’re crazy” talk from family and friends, but I ... Read More
Syler: Healing from Autism
Regression Into Autism Syler was born with autoimmune neutropenia and a urinary tract infection (UTI). He was under observation for a couple weeks to see if his white blood cells went up on their own, but first they put a ... Read More
Patrick and Charlie: Healing from Autism with a Low Free-Glutamate Diet
I am a mom of two boys with developmental delays. In 2009, at age three and a half, Patrick was diagnosed by a developmental pediatrician with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At that time, he had below-average language skills, struggled to play ... Read More
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