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Puberty Survival Guide: Navigating the Maze with PANS, PANDAS, and Autism

19th June 2024 by Stella Chadwick

Understanding the Impact of Hormones on Symptoms in Children on the Autism Spectrum and those with PANDAS and PANS   Navigating the complexities of raising a child on the autism spectrum, or affected by PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections), or PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) can often feel overwhelming. I understand…

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Filed Under: ADHD, Autism, Health Blog, PANS & PANDAS, Phase 1 Re-Open, Phase 2 Remove, Phase 3 Replace, Phase 4 Reinoculate, Phase 5 Repair

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): Natural Solutions

25th April 2024 by Stella Chadwick

What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) represents a complex and often challenging behavioural profile observed within the autism spectrum, and often with children with ADHD, PANDAS and PANS. Unlike typical avoidance behaviours, PDA manifests as an intense and pervasive need to resist or avoid demands, leading to profound difficulties in everyday…

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Filed Under: ADHD, Autism, Health Blog, PANS & PANDAS, Phase 3 Replace

Extreme Picky Eating or Eosinophilic Oesophagitis?

2nd February 2024 by Stella Chadwick

Embarking on the journey of understanding extreme picky eating in children, it is crucial to acknowledge the complexity often hidden beneath seemingly typical behaviours. It is easy to dismiss picky eating as a mere behavioural issue or attribute it solely to sensory challenges. Among some practitioners, the go-to explanation might be deficiencies in zinc or…

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Filed Under: Autism, Health Blog, PANS & PANDAS, Phase 1 Re-Open, Phase 2 Remove, Phase 3 Replace, Phase 4 Reinoculate, Phase 5 Repair

Top 10 Power Breakfasts for Children: Fuelled by Animal-Based Nutrition

8th September 2023 by Stella Chadwick

In the grand adventure of parenting, we’re all in pursuit of excellence, especially when dealing with the unique challenges of autism, PANDAS, and PANS. This edition is our spotlight on a game-changer – breakfast. Not just any breakfast, but the kind that’s like rocket fuel for our little ones. Our mission? Unpacking a treasure trove…

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ARFID In Children With Autism PANS And PANDAS

20th January 2023 by Stella Chadwick

  Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a type of eating disorder characterized by a persistent failure to meet appropriate nutritional and/or energy needs. Individuals with ARFID may fear certain foods or strongly dislike certain textures and may also experience weight loss or nutritional deficiencies. It is more common in children with autism, PANS, and…

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Filed Under: Health Blog, Phase 1 Re-Open, Phase 2 Remove, Phase 3 Replace, Phase 4 Reinoculate, Phase 5 Repair

Kicking The Sugar Habit

11th January 2023 by Stella Chadwick

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.…

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Filed Under: ADHD, Autism, Health Blog, PANS & PANDAS, Phase 1 Re-Open, Phase 2 Remove, Phase 3 Replace, Phase 4 Reinoculate, Phase 5 Repair

Serotonin – The Happiness Molecule

15th November 2022 by Stella Chadwick

What is serotonin?  Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a signalling molecule that allows communication within the central nervous system and throughout the body via the peripheral nervous system. It is probably most widely known as a mood regulator – our in-built ‘happy’ molecule. But serotonin also plays a role in learning, memory formation, regulating body temperature,…

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Filed Under: ADHD, Autism, Health Blog, PANS & PANDAS, Phase 3 Replace, Phase 5 Repair

Mighty Iron

2nd November 2022 by Stella Chadwick

Iron: a vital nutrient with many functions   Iron is best known as an essential component of haemoglobin – the molecule in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen around the body. However, iron also plays a role in many other metabolic processes, including growth and development, cellular respiration and DNA repair and…

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Filed Under: ADHD, Autism, Health Blog, PANS & PANDAS, Phase 2 Remove, Phase 3 Replace, Phase 5 Repair

Natural Solutions For Your ADHD Child

29th September 2021 by Stella Chadwick

Article written by Stella Chadwick for the Autism Eye Magazine for the Autumn 2021 edition Over the past two decades, more than 10,000 papers have been published on ADHD and the conclusion is that there is no single cause for this condition. When supporting a child or adult with ADHD it is imperative to consider…

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Filed Under: ADHD, Autism, Health Blog

Food and Mood

13th July 2021 by Stella Chadwick

Article written by Stella Chadwick for the Spring 2021 issue of the Autism Eye Magazine Can certain fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices cause negative behavioural issues for our children?   Many of us know, or have figured out through personal experience, that food colouring, additives and flavourings can impact our children’s behaviour and mood. But…

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Filed Under: ADHD, Autism, Health Blog, PANS & PANDAS, Phase 2 Remove

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