Autism and Aspergers Syndrome
Autism is a systemic multisystem disorder that affects the brain. It has been established that certain environmental agents trigger inflammatory signals in the bowel and the brain, resulting in neuroexcitation and neuroinflammation. Approaches to diagnosis involve multiple functional medicine tests to determine underlying causation and the effect of these agents on core physiological pathways. Treatment aims to lower the toxic burden through detoxification, restore nutrient deficiencies, reduce free radical burden, down regulate inflammatory pathways, treat infections and hence down regulate neuroinflammation.
Recommended Reading:
- Neurobehavioural Effects of Developmental Toxicity (.pdf)
- Intrauterine Exposure to Mild Analgesics is a Risk Factor for Development of Male Reproductive Disorders (.pdf)
- The Use of Methylcobolamin (B12) Injections to Support Methylation Problems in Autistic-Spectrum Children (.pdf)
- From Preconception to Infancy – Environmental and Nutritional Strategies for Lowering the Risk of Autism (.pdf)
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (.pdf)
- Kryptopyrroluria (aka HemoPyrrolLactamUria) (.pdf)
- Diet for Autism – Why & How It Helps by Julie Matthews (.pdf)
- Focus on Getting Health – Diet for Autism by Julie Matthews (.pdf)
- Food Allergens, Sensitivities & Substitutes by Julie Matthews (.pdf)
- Fundamentals of Implementing a Special Diet by Julie Mathews (.pdf)
- Help for Picky Eaters by Julie Matthews (.pdf)
- Biomarker-Guided Interventions of Clinically Relevant Conditions Associated with Autism (.pdf)
- ASU Study of Nutritional & Metabolic Status of Children with Autism (.pdf)
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