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Is Autism Really Hereditary? Exploring Genetic Contributions and Myths

Today, we are diving into a fascinating topic that has sparked numerous debates and discussions. The question is, is autism hereditary? Meaning, did you get autism from your mom or dad?  A few stats It is estimated that the prevalence of autism worldwide is 1% of the general population. Males are about three times more […]


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Autism and Asthma: Recognizing and Addressing Overlapping Symptoms

Today, we have an important topic to discuss. Let’s talk about the surprising link between autism and asthma. Yes, that’s right. So stick around as we delve into this unexpected connection.  The connection between autism and asthma Now, let’s kick things off by introducing you to the intricate relationship between autism and asthma. These two […]





Should I Give My Child With Autism Tetrahydrobiopterin?

Hi, Dr. Theresa Lyons here, creative navigating autism and eat to heal autism. And this week’s ask dr Lyon’s question pertains to co-morbidities, specifically metabolic disorders. And the one we’re going to look at today is Tetra hydro biopterin. Yes, we’re looking at BH for dysfunction in autism. So if your child has low neurotransmitter […]



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Innovations in Autism Care: MAPS Conference Highlights

This post is going to be very different. I’m actually on location. I’m in Charlotte, North Carolina, and I’m at the MAPS conference, 2024. MAPS is the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs.  Why is MAPS important? You may be wondering, why is this conference a big deal. Why would I actually travel to this? […]


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Persistence of Autism – Oct’23 Research on children losing ASD diagnosis

Topics we’ll cover: The new October 2023 study The latest autism research study found that 37% of children with autism lost their diagnosis! Wow! That’s profound, right? Let’s learn the science in this study.  Losing the autism diagnosis is a controversial topic. Please note, that I am not expressing any opinions here. I’m guiding you […]