Written by Stella Chadwick for Autumn 2020 edition of the Autism Eye Magazine It is little wonder that families touched by autism are turning their attention to the medical conditions of PANDAS and PANS. The key symptoms associated with these diseases are extreme obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and tics, as well as separation anxiety, restrictive eating…
Speech Delay – How Diet and Supplements May Help
Wanting to hear the sound of your child’s voice is an intense and almost urgent need for a parent. The reasons for speech delay can be multifactorial and we have found that besides the functional medicine approach having input from other specialists such as OTs and SLTS as well as working on primitive reflex can…
TOP TIPS FOR A TIP TOP IMMUNE SYSTEM
Our immune system is a complicated and amazing system that protects our bodies from environmental stressors. Now more than ever it is important to know how to take care of our immune system and stay healthy and strong in the challenging months ahead. In this article, I hope to inspire you to make some positive…
Supplements Alleviate Symptoms of ASD
Published Online (date) October 04, 2019 doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-3218 Researchers at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, have reviewed 27 papers involving 1028 children with ASD taking supplements and fatty acids and found that in general the following are some key improvements found in those children taking supplements vs those that didn’t: Improved language Improved social skills Reduced repetitive…
OCD and Low IgA levels – Our First Line of Defence Against Microbes
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels can be measured easily in blood and in this retrospective cohort study, a significant number of children with OCD had consistently low IgA levels, comparable only to those diagnosed with coeliac disease. IgA is the first line of defence against harmful microbes, and crucial for maintaining immune tolerance. Low levels increase the…
CAN SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS BE REVERSED?
Written by Stella Chadwick for the Autism Eye Magazine. Reticular Activating System (RAS) and limbic system Regardless of the label your child has, amongst the broad spectrum of ASD, almost all disorders are related to the abnormal functioning of two key areas of the brain; the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and the limbic system. RAS…
HIGH HISTAMINE – LOW HEALTH
Histamine Intolerance and children with autism Some children with autism can present with “allergic-like” symptoms, when there is no obvious elevation in serum level of IgE or chronic urticaria, as expected during a typical histamine reaction. There appears to be non-allergic mast cell activation, most likely in response to environmental and stress triggers, which in…
CONSTIPATION – WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
Featured in the Summer 2017 edition of the Autism Eye Magazine written by Stella Chadwick. CONSTIPATION AND CHILDREN ON AUTISM SPECTRUM Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are some of the most common health concerns parents raise with regards their children on the autism spectrum. Studies have repeatedly shown that the prevalence of GI symptoms in those with…
DIETARY ROUTES TO LOWER ANXIETY
Featured article in the Autism Eye magazine. Written by Stella Chadwick. Anxiety is the most common symptom experienced by a vast percentage of children and adults with autism. Anxiety disorders can manifest as persistent, excessive worry about everyday things, or anxiety and fear in social situations. There can also be irrational fear of things and…
KRYPTOPYRROLURIA, COULD IT BE KPU?
Kryptopyrroluria (KPU) is thought to be one of the most under-recognized conditions in the UK. Some estimates suggest the incidence of KPU to be as high as 80% in autism and between 40% and 70% in those with learning difficulties, ADHD, depression and bipolar disorders. What is KPU (HPU)? KPU, also known as HPU, (Haemopyrroluria),…
