With autism among children rising to astounding rates of 1 in 150 children worldwide, it is the fastest growing childhood epidemic of our time. The number of children affected by this whole-body disorder is expected to rise even further over the next decade. According to research reports, more children...

Chloe was one of my athletes in a fitness program I ran this past summer. She was eager to participate from the first minute she saw my collection of colorful star markers, big medicine ball, Sandbells, and hurdles. Chloe went so far as to laugh at my lame jokes, invent new animal movements to do after...

The road to autism recovery begins with diet.  That is, making calculated omissions and additions to food choices is the first step to improving children’s health and well being.  Certain food substances (most notably gluten and casein) are known to be problematic, and should be avoided – and other...

Social initiation and interaction are two of the most pervasive and challenging deficits among individuals on the autism spectrum. Through exercise and physical activity, it is possible to shape social skills. Interaction can be taught in several different ways including incidental teaching in the natural...

Regarding diet and eating healthfully, we spend a lot of time talking about what foods to eat and what not to eat.  We spend less time thinking about how to prepare the food, cook it, and the tools to use to be effective at eating healthfully.  If you watch someone build a house you’ll see the specialized...

Gluten, Casein, Soy, and Corn Food allergies and sensitivities (and their accompanying symptoms) are common in children with autism. According to Dr. Kenneth Bock in Healing the New Childhood Epidemics, “Food allergies have increased by approximately 700 percent in just the last ten years.”  A food...

In today’s increasingly toxic world, supporting the liver is important.  This is especially true for children with autism, who commonly have decreased detoxification function.  While there are several organs that aid detoxification including the liver, kidneys, bowel, skin, and lungs, the liver is...

Digestive issues are common in autism spectrum disorders.  Studies by Horvath, Wakefield, Levy, and Kushak highlight a myriad of gut problems present in children with autism, including abnormal stool (diarrhea, constipation), intestinal inflammation, and reduced enzyme function.  There are many causes...

Because food is medicine, quality food is key. For reasons unbeknownst to me, “mainstream” nutrition gives little consideration to food quality.  The nutrition principles generally touted in the media and through the medical community seem to focus on quantitative factors such as counting calories,...

My son has carved out a place for himself in school. He has not lost his identity or buried his Autism; he has made friends and found his niche. Chris enjoys dance and loves music. His classmates share his interests and passions. Music has forged the way for relationships. My son socializes within his...