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 […]
difficult behaviors
People – It’s Complicated
Navigating these complexities can be challenging, especially when we encounter people with vastly different views. However, learning to recognize the fluidity of identity (not gender specifically) can
Heat regulation in bipolar disorder, mood disorders and dysautonomia
Heat regulation, bipolar, mood-disorders It’s been a hot one around here already, and apparently, we are going to hit an unprecedented heatwave this summer, or that’s what B keeps telling me anyway. In the scorching embrace of summer, our bodies are pushed to their limits as the sun’s radiance engulfs us in its fiery glow. […]
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. […]
ERP Rogers Behavioral Health
We watched a lot of kids recover using ERP (exposure response therapy) while we were there. However, those kids were petrified of tangible….