Dietary & Nutritional InterventionsOne of the most inexpensive ways to find out if certain foods are being malabsorbed in the gut or otherwise irritating the system, is by eliminating offensive foods from the diet. Testing can be helpful to find out certain sensitivities, in addition to trial and error. As we know, good nutrition and supporting proper gut flora will help any human to fight viruses and bacteria, and repair damage done by the environment.
Good nutrition will help any human to fight viruses and bacteria, and repair damage done by the environment. This is no exception for autistic people, for whom many have internal damage or chronic illness that must be addressed. Medical professionals who specialize in autism can test to see where deficiencies lie, and can supplement that individual based on their internal biology.
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Dr. Amy Yasko on her treatment protocol
Amy Yasko, PhD. graduated with a BS in Chemistry and Fine Arts from Colgate University. She then completed her education at Albany Medical College, receiving a Doctorate in Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases with an award for outstanding academic excellence. She completed two research fellowships at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester NY: one as a member of the Dept. of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases, the other as a member of the Wilmont Cancer Center. Dr. Yasko was also a fellow in the Department of Hematoogy at Yale Medical Center prior to joining a biotechnology company in Connecticut. She later co-founded a successful biotechnology company, where she was recognized as an expert in the field of DNA/RNA based diagnostics and therapeutics. Prior to shifting her focus to integrative healthcare, she was consultant to the medical, pharmaceutical and research community for almost twenty years with an expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology adn biotechnology. Dr. Yasko continued her education in the area of alternative healthcare to graduate with high honors from the Clayton College of Natural Health, receiving two additional degrees: a Doctor of naturopathy and a Doctor of Natural Health. Her background in molecular biology and biochemistry combined with an alternative healthcare perspective has given her the ability to help better address the multifactorial condition of autism, as well as other chronic neurological conditions that many face today.
Susan Owens, MAIS, RA
"The Low Oxalate Diet"
Since completing her masters degree at the University of Texas in Dallas, Susan Owens has lectured internationally and has also presented at the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute of Health. Susan has focused on finding the basic science that tells us how the sulfur system works: how it is integrated, how it matures, and how it interacts with other systems and what it does in neurodevelopment. Oxalates appear to be part of the sulfur system, but their role outside the well-characterized role of binding to calcium and incidentally forming kidney stones is little understood. As a member of the Defeat Autism Now! Thinktank (a project of the Autism Research Institute), she continually dialogues with physicians and scientists who treat children with autism. She also consults with sulfur scientists and other basic scientists who are on the cutting edge of their field, encouraging them to study autism. Susan Owens does extensive analysis of labwork, specializing in studying ratios and their meaning in the plasma amino acid tests. She has compared the findings and reference ranges from labs all over the U.S. and world on different tests, including looking at how reference ranges are calculated for urinary tests on young children. Susan Owens recently joined Husson Science Research Institute, in Bangor, Maine as a Research Associate where she will be able to accelerate research into some new areas in the basic and applied science of oxalates.
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Donna Gates
Author, "The Body Ecology Diet"Donna Gates, a nutritional consultant, author and lecturer has helped thousands of people overcome candidiasis and other immune system disorders. Her book, "The Body Ecology Diet", was written after years of research to find a cure for her own candida-related health problems. Frustrated with conventional medicine, she embarked on a long course of study into many different healing concepts, including ancient Chinese medicine, macrobiotics, natural hygiene, raw foods and mega-supplement therapy. Incorporating the most beneficial components of each concept into her own system of health and healing, her success inspired her to share it with others.
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride MD
Author, "Gut and Psychology Syndrome"
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In her clinic in Cambridge she specialises in Nutrition for Children and Adults with Behavioural and Learning Disabilities, and Adults with Digestive and Immune System Disorders.
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic in 1998. As a parent of a child diagnosed with learning disabilities, she was acutely aware of the difficulties facing other parents like her, and she has devoted much of her time to helping these families. She realised that nutrition played a critical role in helping children and adults to overcome their disabilities, and has pioneered the use of probiotics in this field.
She believes that the link between learning disabilities, the food and drink that we take, and the condition of our digestive system is absolute, and the results of her work have supported her position on this subject. In her clinic, parents discuss all aspects of their child's condition, confident in the knowledge that they are not only talking to a professional but to a parent who has lived their experience. Her deep understanding of the challenges they face, puts her advice in a class of it's own.
Betsy Hicks
Author, "Cooking Healthy Gluten and Casein-Free Food for Children"Author of "Cooking Healthy Gluten and Casein-Free Food for Children," Betsy is a well respected diet counselor hailed as one of the most innovative teachers of diets free of gluten, casein, soy, corn, egg and much more. In addition to her professional nutritional expertise, Betsy is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Pathways Medical Advocates in Delavan, Wisconsin. She develops and coordinates the marketing and public education programs offered by this innovative practice including her radio talk show for Autism One Radio, anchor of The GFCF Diet Comprehensive Video and ongoing community lectures and workshops. The mother of a son with autism, she speaks nationally on dietary and holistic interventions for children with disabilities.
Sueson Vess
President and Founder,
Special EatsSueson Vess is president and founder of Special Eats, a company created solely to assist others on the healthy path to embracing gluten and dairy free living and author of the recently published cookbook, Special Eats Simple, Delicious Solutions for Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cooking. Sueson helps those with food allergies, celiac disease and/or parents of children on the autism spectrum by teaching GFCF (gluten-free/casein-free) cooking classes, developing delicious recipes and providing instruction in meal planning.
When Sueson was diagnosed as gluten intolerant she resolved to be the best possible gluten-free cook so no one would realize they were eating “special food”. As a past restaurateur and chef with 25 years experience in marketing and training, teaching others to embrace gluten-free living is fulfillment of a dream.
Sueson leads a support group, provides consulting and training services to restaurants, grocery retailers and corporations. She is available to speak to groups.
Devin Houston, PhD.
Dr. Houston obtained a B.A. degree in Biology from Hendrix College in 1979. He then was awarded a B.S. degree in Medical Science in 1980 and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Houston’s graduate work focused on how the aging process affected certain enzyme systems.
In 1990, Dr. Houston accepted a position at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. While there, he obtained the position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology. His research focus was on characterizing the cannabinoid (marihuana) receptor as a possible model for Alzheimer’s research. Dr. Houston’s work was funded by several grants from the National Institutes of Health. He published several peer-reviewed papers, as well as presenting his finding at several symposia.
In 1997, Dr. Houston left academia for industry, and accepted a position as Manager of Research and Development at National Enzyme Company. While there, he upgraded the existing lab and instituted more advanced methods of analysis. Instrumental in new product development, he is the formulator and inventor of SerenAid(tm), an enzyme product currently distributed by Klaire Laboratories.
In March of 2000, Dr. Houston left National Enzyme and became a scientific consultant to the dietary supplement industry prior to founding Houston Nutraceuticals, Inc.
In this interview, Dr. Houston discusses digestive deficiencies common in many children with autism, and how using digestive enzyme supplementation may be a viable alternative to exclusionary diets, such as the "Gluten-Free/Casein-Free diet.
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James Neubrander, MD
Dr. Neubrander is board certified in Environmental Medicine with special interests in heavy metals and folate/B12 biochemistry. He practices in Edison, NJ, where he dedicates 90% of his time to patients seeking the DAN! approach to Autism.
In the following three clips, Dr. Neubrander discusses Methyl B12 injections as beneficial in the treatment of Autism.
