Episode Highlights With Julie What we know about autism and why it isn’t just isolated to the brain Where she starts when working with people with autism and how removing inflammatory foods and adding nutrient dense foods can help The top things she recommends avoiding in general and especially for anyone with autism Types of improvements she sees in her work with children and how much improvement parents could expect They saw 4.5x age-related developmental improvement in their research Different interventions they looked at and studied Their study showed that diet was statistically even more significant than supplements for improvement About 30% of kids with autism have mitochondrial dysfunction, so carnitine can be helpful for some Lifestyle factors we can implement to support kids, especially those on the spectrum What studies say about nature, light exposure, and physical activity for kids How sleep comes into play and can be a big challenge for children on the spectrum Resources Mentioned The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan: Nourishing Hope for Kids with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, and Neurodevelopmental Delays - Julie's book Follow her on Instagram , Facebook , and on X Nourishing Hope website, BioIndividual Nutrition Institute
