EATING FOR AUTISM

Since earning my bachelor’s degree in dietetics and my master’s degree in nutrition
twenty-five years ago, I’ve spent my professional career providing nutrition therapy to
children who suffer from all kinds of health issues—from developmental disabilities,
metabolic disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders to food allergies, feeding problems,
and chronic illness. During this time, I’ve seen a dramatic and encouraging shift in the
public’s perception of nutrition. People are taking more personal responsibility for their
health and the health of their children. Parents are becoming increasingly proactive
about safeguarding their children’s health. They are questioning the overuse of medication and searching for safer, effective, natural alternatives. They’re beginning to understand that healthy foods, nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids,
essential fatty acids, herbs, and nutraceuticals play a huge role in maintaining their children’s health and supporting their ability to heal.