What Is Autism Wellness?

It’s looking to the roots to help our children bloom.

My idea for Autism Wellness came while I working as a professor and researcher (informed by my experience as a mama to a kiddo on the spectrum).

As a scientist, I rely on evidence-based information to make medical decisions.

Science informed my choice to breastfeed (not easy!), vaccinate my kiddos, give them Tylenol when they got sick, and let them play in the dirt. Science helped me understand that when my daughter started missing milestones, early intervention could make her life better. And I relied on my medical team.

And it was great! So helpful!

But what happens when your kid is not developing typically with eating? Or sleep?

Or maybe they can’t just stop watching a show without a meltdown?

Medical providers who understand your circumstances become fewer and fewer.

 

So, you search the internet.

And when I did this, I would read articles that preyed on parents’ desire to help their children.

“Take [insert supplement] and your child will talk!”

“Do [insert diet] and your child’s aggression will go away!”

“Spread this magentic cream on your child’s skin and she will sleep like an angel.”

Everyone is selling hope, but actual evidence-based solutions seemed few.

And I wondered, am I the only one struggling to navigate all the HYPE to get to the HELP?

So, I did what every good scientist does. I nerded out.

I read

and read

and read

and read

and read

and read

and read

and read

as many research articles as I could.

I took extra courses, I shadowed experts working with autistic kids.

And I found there is quite a lot of science and research out there about eating and nutrition and sleep for autistic kids, but it’s not always making it to medical folks or parents.

And so, I found my calling!

My mission is to help autistic children and their families bloom through fuller health and a better quality of life.

Interested in learning more? Check out my services!

Psst … did I mention my free eBook just for parents?