Bringing Sleep and Autism into Community Settings
Sleep in Autism Dr. Malow notes the high prevalence of sleep problems in autistic children and how they impact both nighttime rest and daytime functioning (1:00). Various factors contribute to sleep
Food Adverse Reaction and Intestinal Microbiota
Introduction Rizzo explains the total load effect as the idea that our overall health depends on numerous factors, including genetics, emotional and physical environments, inhalants, electromagnetic fields, and nutrition, to
The Gut, Autism, and Mental Health
Autism and gastrointestinal issues Holingue outlines common clinical characteristics of autism and explains how co-occurring medical conditions affect autism heterogeneity (1:50). People with autism often have complex healthcare needs but
Autism and Pica
Pica and behavioral treatments Pica is the ingestion of inedible substances and is the most dangerous form of self-injurious behavior associated with autism (2:12). Items frequently ingested include generally harmless things
Optimizing Preconception Health Through Nutrition
Background and introduction Kobliner defines the healthy baby road map (2:16) with reference to preconception planning for chronic illness risk reduction (1:10). She explains that 38% of children in the
The Role of Neurotransmitters in GI Disorders Related to Autism
Gastrointestinal issues and autism Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are up to 4 times more common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder than their neurotypical counterparts (7:50) and is one of the most common
