Autism
Autism Spectrum Support
Standard medical care often focuses on managing behaviors rather than understanding why they're happening. As a naturopath specializing in neurodivergent health, I look deeper — uncovering the mineral, gut, and nervous system imbalances that influence brain chemistry, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. ​
Autism is not just genetic
For decades, parents have been told that autism is purely genetic, that it's something written in DNA and therefore unchangeable. However, genetics are only part of the story. Modern research continues to show that genes load the gun, but environment, nutrition, and toxins pull the trigger.
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Your child's genes may create susceptibilities. For example, reduced detox capacity, impaired methylation (MTHFR or COMT variants), or altered folate transport. These genetic predispositions also express themselves when the body is under stress.
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When mineral imbalances, gut inflammation, heavy metal exposure, infections, or chronic stress overwhelm a child's system, those vulnerabilities can activate and influence how the brain develops, communicates, and regulates itself.
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This is where the environment meets the genome — the science of epigenetics. Through the right nutrition, mineral repletion, detoxification, and nervous system regulation, we can actually calm the expression of stressed genes and allow healing to occur.
A Functional, Root-Cause Approach
We focus on rebuilding the foundations of health, not masking symptoms. Using gentle, evidence-informed strategies, I help families:
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Rebalance minerals to support brain and nervous system function
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Optimize detoxification and reduce oxidative stress
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Heal the gut and restore proper nutrient absorption
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Support methylation and folate pathways (including folate receptor antibodies)
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Create a safe, structured plan that honors your child's unique rhythm and needs
What We Commonly See in Testing
Functional testing often reveals that many children on the spectrum share overlapping patterns:
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High copper and low zinc, which impact dopamine and serotonin balance
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Low lithium, affecting mood stability, detoxification, and communication
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Calcium shell patterns, showing emotional withdrawal or shutdown
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Folate receptor antibodies, limiting folate transport into the brain
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Gut dysbiosis and inflammation, which interfere with nutrient absorption and neurotransmitter production
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These aren't random findings — they're biochemical fingerprints of a body under stress. Addressing them through gentle, mineral-based protocols often allows children to experience noticeable changes in regulation, communication, and connection.
Genes Are the Blueprint, Not the Destiny
God designed our bodies with the capacity to heal. By identifying what's interferring with that design, we can begin to restore what's been disrupted. Autism is not a fixed outcome but a complex expression of how the body has adapted to overwhelm. When we remove the obstacles and nourish the foundations, we often see the light within these children begin to shine even brighter.
