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Why the Wrong Functional Medicine Doctor Can Stall Your Child’s Progress

Choosing the right functional medicine doctor for autism matters. Learn why mismatched expertise can stall progress, how to assess doctors, and the key question to ensure they stay current.

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Autism Isn’t Just the Brain… It’s Energy (Mitochondria Explained)

Explore the link between mitochondria and autism. Learn how cellular energy, ATP production, and mitochondrial dysfunction may impact brain function, behavior, and development in children with autism.

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Autism Parents: Stop Doing This at Night

Autism parents often spiral into late-night research. Learn why it happens, how information overload fuels anxiety, and a simple system to organize questions, reduce stress, and make clearer decisions.

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Autism Explained: Why Some Kids Process Slowly (Brain Signals Matter)

Autism explained through brain signaling: how neuron resistance, myelination, mitochondria, and ion balance affect attention, processing speed, and behavior. Learn a science-based framework beyond supplements for autism support.

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"MAR Autism Test: Maternal Autoantibody Subtype"

New Autism Blood Test for Moms? MAR-Autism Explained

New MAR Autism blood test for mothers explained: maternal autoantibodies, CRMP1, immune-related autism subtype, accuracy, specificity, and what a positive result means for diagnosis, future pregnancies, and precision autism care.

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The Quiet Pattern Behind Real Autism Progress

Why You’re Working So Hard… But Not Seeing Autism Progress

Working hard but not seeing autism progress? Discover the three decision-making shifts that reduce overwhelm, prevent burnout, and create steady, measurable gains in regulation, engagement, and long-term development.

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Leucovorin Autism Trial Retracted: What It Means and How To Think About Evidence-Based Care

Leucovorin autism study retracted: what it means for evidence-based care, FRAT testing, cerebral folate deficiency, and how parents and clinicians can critically evaluate autism research without panic or hype.

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Autism: Child-Related PTSD: New Research on EMDR Therapy

New 2025 autism parents PTSD EMDR research shows therapy reduces trauma, improves emotional regulation, and supports family wellbeing. Discover how EMDR helps parents of autistic teens heal and restore calm.

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The Hidden Impact of Air Pollution on Autism: Research from Harvard

Harvard research reveals even safe air pollution levels may raise autism risk. Learn how PM2.5 exposure during pregnancy and early childhood affects brain development and practical ways parents can reduce it.

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Beginners’ Guide to Autism: Crucial Q&A Explained

Discover strategies for supporting your child after an autism diagnosis, including early intervention, therapy options, communication challenges, diet, and fostering social development. Embrace a growth mindset and tailored approach.

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Hi I’m Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD and I work with parents whose children have autism. I’m a Yale University trained scientist, medical strategist, and autism parent.

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