Autism & Gut Health- The Microbiome-Brain Connection in ASD
If you have a child on the autism spectrum, you have almost certainly noticed that what happens in their gut does not stay in their gut. The stomach aches, the constipation, the diarrhea, the food refusals, the bloating and then the behavioral meltdowns, the brain fog, the irritability, the sleep disruption that follows. It […]
Gut Health & The Autism Connection- How the Microbiome Shapes the Developing Brain
If you have a child with autism, you have almost certainly noticed the gut issues. The chronic constipation or diarrhea that never fully resolves. The severely restricted diet and intense food aversions. The bloating, the discomfort, the behavioral changes that seem to worsen after certain foods. The meltdowns that correlate unmistakably with digestive distress. […]
Supporting Your Child’s Gut Health- The Autism Connection
If you’re a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you’ve likely heard about the gut-brain connection. Perhaps you’ve noticed that your child’s behavioral challenges seem worse when they’re experiencing digestive issues, or that certain foods trigger both physical and emotional symptoms. You’re not imagining it as the link between gut health and autism […]