Autism and Independence: Support for Adults on the Spectrum Navigating Responsibilities For autistic adults who are intellectually capable and often perceived as “neurotypical,” the challenges of managing adult responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Many individuals experience difficulties not due to a lack of capability, but because they simply don’t know what questions to ask or what […]
Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism
Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism, not a linear proposition: For our family, the journey has been about identifying developmental gaps and building independence step by step. Using a concept map, we’re revisiting missed milestones with the goal of helping our child gain back some resilience and confidence. I don’t think anyone could describe our experience […]
Modified Atkins Diet
Using a Modified Atkins Plan for Healing Modified Atkins Diet for Seizures, GLUT1 Enzyme Deficiency, and Other Health Concerns Introduction to the Modified Atkins Diet The Modified Atkins Diet is a variation of the traditional Atkins Diet, tailored to be less stringent by allowing more carbohydrates, though still emphasizing fat as the primary source of […]
Keto Diets
KETO DIETS AND GLUT1 MANAGEMENT What is Glut1? Currently, there are no medications that effectively enhance the transport of glucose into the brain for individuals with GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome (GLUT1 DS). The primary treatment remains the ketogenic diet, which is highly effective due to its ability to provide an alternative energy source for the brain […]
GLUT1 SLC2A1 Gene Mutation
GLUT1 SLC2A1 Gene Mutation – Mimicking ASD At 15 years old we finally realized that our child had a mutation on the SLC2A1 gene which resulted in a diagnosis of GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome (GLUT1 DS). This is another allegedly rare genetic disorder that affects the brain’s ability to get enough energy from glucose, leading to […]