Autism Wellness Centre
Biomedical & Natural Healthcare Specialist
UK based Specialist in Autism and other related neurological & developmental disorders and health conditions
Research into Autism
The findings of a recent clinical trial suggests that vitamin D supplementation, in those with a deficiency or low levels, may help improve the core symptoms of ASD
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Vitamin D deficiency is a common finding in those attending the Autism Wellness Centre Clinic. Correcting this, as part of our ongoing programme of health improving interventions, often has positive effects
This research found that supplementing with marine Omega-3s may benefit behaviour, mood, and certain brain disorders, including Autism, ADHD & Anxiety.
Considering that most people/children are deficient in EPA and DHA, the important components of Omega-3, supplementing with Fish Oils is a safe and cost-effective strategy for supporting brain and mood health.
Foods containing gluten and casein could play a causative role in ASD symptoms. This 2020 research review was conducted to update the evidence about the role of a gluten and casein free diet in the management of ASD
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Over half the studies showed an improvement in communication, stereotyped movements, aggressiveness, language, hyperactivity, tantrums, and signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in those with ASD following this dietary regime
Severe Vitamin C deficiency, known as Scurvy, is an uncommon condition seen rarely these days. However in children with neurodevelopmental issues and restricted eating habits, who present with lower limb pain, a limp and refusal to walk this should be considered as a possible cause
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In this case report initial treatment with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and ongoing maintenance doses resulted in a remarkable improvement to this child's overall health and wellbeing
Research has found that Vitamin A deficiency exacerbates core symptoms in children with ASD
ASD children with GI comorbidities tend to have more serious core symptoms than those without GI issues. There appears to be an interaction between Vitamin A deficiency and GI disturbances which seems to negatively affect symptoms associated with ASD
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Nutritional deficiencies are a common finding in our Clinic
This recent analysis of relevant research papers indicated a positive relationship between overall sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages consumption and symptoms of ADHD
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Suggesting that if consumption of sugar and sugary drinks were reduced an improvement in ADHD symptoms would likely occur
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In Clinic we see this on a regular basis. If refined sugar is reduce or removed from a child's diet negative behaviours decrease