Category: Autism / ADHD

Autism spectrum disorder and ADHD present unique challenges for children and families. Conventional treatments often rely on stimulant medications or behavioral interventions alone, addressing symptoms without supporting underlying development and regulation. Homeopathic constitutional treatment offers comprehensive support for neurological development, behavioral regulation, and overall wellbeing.

Homeopathy views autism and ADHD not as fixed diagnoses but as expressions of individual constitutional patterns requiring personalized treatment. Rather than suppressing behaviors or forcing neurotypical presentation, constitutional homeopathy supports each child’s optimal development while addressing specific challenges.

Our approach to Autism and ADHD treatments addresses common presentations:

Focus and attention difficulties: Distractibility, inability to complete tasks, poor concentration, racing thoughts, impulsive behavior.

Hyperactivity and restlessness: Constant movement, inability to sit still, excessive talking, difficulty with quiet activities.

Sensory processing issues: Over-sensitivity or under-sensitivity to sounds, textures, lights, touch, tastes.

Social and emotional challenges: Difficulty with peer relationships, emotional regulation, anxiety, meltdowns, rigid thinking.

Behavioral concerns: Aggression, defiance, destructive behavior, self-injury, repetitive behaviors.

Developmental support: Speech delays, motor skill development, learning difficulties, cognitive processing.

Browse our autism and ADHD articles and discover natural support for neurodevelopmental challenges

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Online Autism Rating Tools

You have received the news that your child has autism, is on the spectrum or is ‘at risk’ for autism. There are many different treatment options available for your child, but how can you measure if they are having an impact? Bernard Rimland and Dr. Stephen Edelson developed the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) […]

Oxalates, Sulfur & Autism- The Hidden Dietary Triggers Nobody Talks About

Most families navigating autism have heard about the gluten-free casein-free diet. Many have explored low-sugar eating and the elimination of artificial additives. Some have ventured into low-FODMAP territory. But there is a layer of dietary intervention that even many integrative practitioners rarely discuss and for a subset of children with autism, it may […]

PANDAS and PANS- When Infections Trigger Sudden Neuropsychiatric Changes in Children

Imagine your child going to bed healthy and waking up a completely different person—suddenly consumed by severe anxiety, obsessive behaviors, tics, or refusing to eat. This isn’t a psychiatric disorder emerging gradually; it’s an abrupt, dramatic change that seems to come out of nowhere. For thousands of families, this terrifying experience has a name: PANDAS […]

Pregnant Women Taking Antiepileptic Drugs Have an Increased Risk of Having a Child with Autism

According to the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, women who took the antiepileptic drug sodium valproate while pregnant are at significantly increased risk of having a child with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The authors followed 528 pregnant women who gave birth to children between 2000-2004. Roughly half of the mothers had […]

Probiotic Therapy Helps with Autism Symptoms in Mice

Autism is diagnosed when individuals exhibit characteristic behaviors that include repetitive actions, decreased social interactions and impaired communication. Many parents and physicians have been stating for years that autism may really be an auto-immune or gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes or exacerbates the symptoms of autism. Researchers from CalTech explored the link between gut microbial and their impact on social and […]

Probiotics Help Children with Autism

Gastrointestinal issues are experienced by the majority of children and adults with autism. According to the CDC, children with autism are 3.5 times more likely to suffer from chronic diarrhea or constipation than typically developing peers. Other symptoms include vomiting/reflux, abdominal pain, gas and foul-smelling stools. In my practice, we look at ways […]

Sensory Processing & Nervous System Support in Autism- Natural Approaches to Calm, Regulate & Thrive

For a child with autism, the world can feel overwhelmingly loud, bright, rough, and unpredictable. The hum of a fluorescent light that nobody else notices become unbearable. The tag on a shirt feels like sandpaper against sensitive skin. A crowded grocery store is not just unpleasant; it is a full neurological emergency. And when the […]

Sensory Processing Disorder & Autism- A Homeopathic & Nutritional Approach

For many children on the autism spectrum, the world is simply too loud, too bright, too scratchy, too crowded, and too overwhelming, all at the same time. The tag on a shirt feels like sandpaper. The hum of a fluorescent light is deafening. A gentle hug feels like a vice grip. The smell of […]

Sleep & Autism- Natural & Homeopathic Solutions for Restful Nights

Ask any parent of a child with autism what their single biggest daily challenge is and sleep will be at or near the top of the list almost every time. The 2 AM wakings that stretch into hours of wakefulness. The child cannot fall asleep before midnight no matter how exhausted they are. The […]

Soy Formula Linked to Autism and Seizures

hBreastfeeding is not always an option for some infants and for babies who have excessive gas or are fussy after feeding, pediatricians will sometimes recommend soy formula. But is this safe? Nearly 25% of infant formula on the market today are based on soy protein. In 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement[i] […]