Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.
Autism
Autism is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Raising a child diagnosed with autism can be an overwhelming experience for parents and families. The deficits associated with autism diagnosis can lead to increased parental stress, strain on siblings development, and decreased parental efficacy.
Did you know?
Autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 36 children. Boys are nearly 5 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD.
Symptoms of Autism
- Poor eye contact
- Repetitive motions
- Repeating phrases
- Increased sensitivity to touch, sound, taste
- Playing alone
- Does not meet developmental milestones
- Difficulty with emotional expression
- Difficulty with language expression
- Learning disabilities
- Difficulty making friends
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Autism
What is the cause of autism?
The cause of autism is unknown but is thought to be related to environmental toxins (mold, heavy metals, glyphosate), altered gi function with candida overgrowth and parasites as well as underlying infections. Lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress, diet, trauma and medication use also play a role. Optimizing cellular functioning through diet and gi health, addressing overloads, deficiencies and imbalances can get you or your child on the right track to health restoration and optimal functioning.
What are typical treatments for autism?
Typical treatments are cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral management therapy, ocupational therapy, and medications to treat depression, focus, insomnia and seizures. These medications will make the symptoms better with their use but do not address the cause leading to dependency on the medication and frequent dosage changes/increases overtime. A functional approach utilizes varying therapies combined with treatment to address underlying deficiencies, imbalances, and overloads.
How do I figure out what factors in my life are contributory to my autism diagnosis?
A personalized lifestyle plan is imperative, history evaluation as well as in-depth biomarker analysis looking for imbalances, overloads and deficiencies accompanied with accurate treatment to get you on the right track to restoring your families health.
