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 […]
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 […]
Non-Toxic Deodorant
The Benefits of Non-Toxic-Deodorant For Women and Men: Embracing a Healthier Choice Non-Toxic Deodorants for Women, Men, and Especially Adolescents and Teenagers. In recent years, there has been a growing concern regarding the potential health risks from toxins associated with conventional deodorants and antiperspirants. For us, this concern was raised dozens of years ago. I […]
Food in America
Foods Banned in Europe but Readily Available in America: Examining Regulatory Differences Many moons ago, some of the very first interventions we tried were dietary. Feingold diet, gluten-free, dairy-free, corn free, and on and on and on until I monitored every single thing I fed my kids for dyes, chemicals, and toxicities. It was exhausting. […]
Supplements, B Vitamins are they effective?
We use tons of supplements still, including all the B vitamins, but are they effective? The Impact of Vitamin B6 on Mental Health: Exploring the Connection In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the relationship between nutrition and mental health, and if you have read any of this blog, you know we […]