Ep 162: Helping a Child With Autism Thrive: What the Science Shows

Dr. Theresa Lyons, Ph.D. in chemistry from Yale University, shares her unique perspective as both a scientist and a mother of a daughter with autism. Drawing on cutting-edge research and her personal journey, Dr. Lyons explores the underlying health and environmental factors that can influence a child’s development beyond the autism diagnosis. She launched "Navigating Awetism" to help parents. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐤, “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞?” Dr. Lyons breaks down complex research into actionable insights that parents and caregivers can understand and apply.Key takeaways include:​💥 Understanding the role of genetics and risk factors in autism and how research informs what we can address.​💥 Exploring environmental factors that can influence a child’s sleep, health and behaviour. ​💥 Looking at gut health, food allergies, and sensitivities as possible contributors to well-being. (Gluten, Candida and other gut infections.)​💥 How functional medicine approaches, including Vitamin D, B12, and other assessments, can uncover hidden opportunities for improvement.​💥 The role of detoxification and overall health management in supporting daily functioning and quality of life.​💥 Emphasizing a whole-child approach that empowers parents to take proactive steps while respecting each child’s unique needs.​💥 Supporting the entire family. ​Dr. Lyon's Website: https://awetism.net/Dr. Lyon's AutismScience Links: https://awetism.net/category/cutting-edge-autism-science/The Primary Purpose of This Podcast Is To Educate, Which Does Not Constitute Professional Advice or Services. The Views and Opinions Expressed are Those of The Guests. Their Appearance on The Podcast Does Not Imply Any Endorsement of Them, Their Products, or Their Services. Connect with Lynn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnmclaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkye...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-mcla...Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/