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  • Fact Check: Could Autism Really Be An Autoimmune Disease?

    • Posted by: Dr. Janelle Louis ND
    • Category: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autoimmune, Cognition, Functional Medicine, Mental Health
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    A child representing a child with an autism spectrum disorder who is being seen at Focus Integrative Healthcare's integrative functional medicine clinic in KC Overland Park, Kansas
    Is autism an autoimmune disease? Both scientists and physicians have been suggesting that it may be for years. Coming to a black and white conclusion as to whether it is or it isn't has been complicated by the fact that we make the diagnosis of autism based on clinical observations or things that we see,
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  • Chelation Therapy: Autism’s Hotly-Debated Question Answered

    • Posted by: Dr. Janelle Louis ND
    • Category: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Functional Medicine
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    Photo of a boy looking through a fence representing a child with autism spectrum disorder whose parents are considering chelation therapy with a functional medicine doctor
    I was recently asked to respond to a question on Quora regarding autism and chelation. The responses that had been provided to the question were combative to say the least, and that, along with the fact that we frequently receive calls at our practice from individuals asking whether or not we offer chelation therapy, compelled me
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  • Best Dietary Change for Your Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Posted by: Dr. Janelle Louis ND
    • Category: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Functional Medicine, Healthy Eats
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    Photo of Two Children Representing Genetics, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet
    People worldwide are searching for expert advice regarding natural treatments and holistic and functional medicine therapies for autism. But first of all, what is autism? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a range of developmental disorders that affect the way children communicate and socialize. One of the main characteristics seen in children with autism is a lack of joint attention.
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