Sugar is vital for life – it is an essential fuel source for all of the cells of our body. As such, it occurs naturally in all carbohydrate-containing foods, including vegetables, fruits, grains and dairy products. Consumption of sugar in these forms, as part of a healthy, balanced diet, is not problematic for most people.…
Group A Streptococcal Infection – A Guide for Parents
The rapid rise in Group A streptococcal (GAS) infections and associated deaths among children in the UK have made headlines recently, and parents are understandably very concerned. In this blog post, I explain what GAS is and how it is transmitted. I also describe how to recognise symptoms of GAS infection, what to do…
Aggression – Root Causes and Solutions
Aggression in autism is often seen as a “part of autism”. Very rarely are any medical investigations carried out to ascertain if there may be a root cause to what seems to us as a behavioural issue. Our children don’t harm themselves or others or behave aggressively towards others for no reason. It is their…
How to Detect and Address Gut Issues in Autism
Published article in the Autism Eye Magazine December 2021 written by Stella Chadwick Multiple studies have shown that, children with autism are more prone to gastro-intestinal (GI) problems and in 2014 a study found that these children were four times more likely to have symptoms such as constipation, diarrhoea, or other GI symptoms. A 2017…
Loss of Taste and Smell Post SARS-CoV-2: Reasons and Solutions
Losing the ability to smell and taste food can be extremely upsetting. This can be made more stressful with the general lack of empathy and appreciation for the devastating impact on the person suffering. If you have struggled to get your sense of taste and smell back after recovering from SARS-CoV-2 then this is going…
Could it be PANS or PANDAS?
Written by Stella Chadwick for Autumn 2020 edition of the Autism Eye Magazine It is little wonder that families touched by autism are turning their attention to the medical conditions of PANDAS and PANS. The key symptoms associated with these diseases are extreme obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and tics, as well as separation anxiety, restrictive eating…
Speech Delay – How Diet and Supplements May Help
Wanting to hear the sound of your child’s voice is an intense and almost urgent need for a parent. The reasons for speech delay can be multifactorial and we have found that besides the functional medicine approach having input from other specialists such as OTs and SLTS as well as working on primitive reflex can…
TOP TIPS FOR A TIP TOP IMMUNE SYSTEM
Our immune system is a complicated and amazing system that protects our bodies from environmental stressors. Now more than ever it is important to know how to take care of our immune system and stay healthy and strong in the challenging months ahead. In this article, I hope to inspire you to make some positive…
CAN SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS BE REVERSED?
Written by Stella Chadwick for the Autism Eye Magazine. Reticular Activating System (RAS) and limbic system Regardless of the label your child has, amongst the broad spectrum of ASD, almost all disorders are related to the abnormal functioning of two key areas of the brain; the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and the limbic system. RAS…
HIGH HISTAMINE – LOW HEALTH
Histamine Intolerance and children with autism Some children with autism can present with “allergic-like” symptoms, when there is no obvious elevation in serum level of IgE or chronic urticaria, as expected during a typical histamine reaction. There appears to be non-allergic mast cell activation, most likely in response to environmental and stress triggers, which in…
