Autism
About Autism
Many parents of autistic children come to DrTalks looking for answers about the health problems that come with it. Sleep troubles, constipation, anxiety, meltdowns, trouble focusing, and a sudden loss of skills are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past behavior. Autism is often discussed alongside the immune system, gut health, genetics and methylation, mitochondria, inflammation, and exposures like mold and other toxins. You'll find conversations on PANS/PANDAS and autism, folate and leucovorin, how mold can mimic autism symptoms, and primitive reflexes and development. Pediatricians, doctors and functional medicine practitioners explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from genetic testing to infection, toxin and stool testing, and what helps, from targeted vitamins and nutrients and gluten-free or elimination diets to medication when needed, a cleaner home and better sleep.