Autism Awakening

Everything really does come down to poo. Let's make the #1 thing we talk about be #2! While we usually try to flush this brown pile as soon as possible, poop can help us understand what is happening in our child's body. Constipation, which is extremely common in autism, needs to be fixed as that can cause buildup of toxins. Slimy, smelly poop can indicate poor digestion or infection with C. Diff o...

Sensory processing. It sure makes life tough. Problems with hair cuts, nail clippings, covers ears, hates tags, picky eater, loves big hugs? That's sensory in autism! Luckily, there's ways for us to help, such as the protein: GABA. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through the natural ways to help support your child's sensory function, using natural supplements...

Oil from fish. Why is it so good for us? Most of us think about our diet and make sure to have healthy protein, whole grain carbs, fruits and vegetables. But, what about healthy fats? Most of us forget about that part. Unless you're eating lots of WILD CAUGHT fish or avocadoes or nuts and seeds, we probably aren't getting healthy fats in our diet. Lots of our brain cells are coated with a blanket...

Uh-oh. It's here..... HORMONES! I think most of us remember those early days of puberty and how hard it was, especially for us emotionally. How do you think our kids with autism are feeling? Luckily! There are ways to support your child during the tough days of hormone changes. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through the natural ways to help support your chil...

Vitamin D! We all love to sit in the sun and feel happier. Well, Vitamin D is super important for so many parts of the body! You immune system, your mood, and even healthy brain development. Children with autism often have lower Vitamin D levels than their peers. With the majority of the country being Vitamin D deficient, have you had your child's levels checked? Also, the RDA for Vitamin D is ext...

Hard to get your child to fall asleep? Or do they have problems staying asleep? We've all heard of melatonin. It's a great, natural way to help you fall asleep, (not stay asleep). But is it safe? There is a lot of news about it lately. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through the natural ways to help support your child's sleep, using natural supplements, witho...

Hyepractive? Angry? Aggressive? Impulsive? Out of control behaviors are a problem with many kids with autism. But where do these behaviors come from? Sometimes, it seems like it is out of thin air! Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through understanding behavioral problems in children with autism, and the natural ways to help support your child's normal behavio...

Don't you know that you're toxic? Lead poisoning Mercury poisoning Aluminum Toxicity Pesticides The world is filled with air pollution, water pollution, and food pollution. These toxins can get into your child's brain and prevent normal development. The amount of scientific research on the association of environmental toxins and autism rates is astounding. Yet, nobody seems to care.... except our...

Gluten Free? Dairy Free? Blood type? GAPS? There are do many diets out there, but which is the best for your child? Food is so important for our health, and grossly ignored by your conventional doctors. Our bodies can have problems digestive food, absorbing nutrients, and have inflammatory reactions to foods, causing more physical and emotional problems. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international au...

Has your child had the OAT test? No, I'm not talking oatMEAL! An Organic Acid Test (OAT) is a very common urine test that can help identify a wide variety of problems, including intestinal infections, mitochondrial dysfunction, brain chemistry metabolism, and some nutrient deficiencies. With so many benefits, I wonder why more doctors do not order this test to help their patients! If you've never...

Do you get all of your vitamins? Does your child? Eating 6-8 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is hard for most, never mind a child who is a picky eater! You are what you eat, and your brain is no different, but your brain uses specific proteins, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats to function. Getting these for your child is extremely important to support healthy brain development. You can...

Got allergies? Most people do. But did you know that allergies can cause hyperactivity, irritability, and insomnia? Histamine, the chemical that causes allergic symptoms ALSO Increases stomach acid production, contributing to acid reflux AND Interacts with the brain causing hyperactivity, irritability, and insomnia! Typical over the counter anti-histamines can actually make those symptoms WORSE! I...

Does your child hate hair cuts, finger nail cutting, covers their ears, hates certain clothes or certain foods? Sensory processing symptoms are common in those with autism. It is as though their feeling of the world is turned up to 11. (Shameless Gen X Spinal Tap reference) Children with autism feel the world so much more extremely than we do, which is why they want to avoid certain sensations. Lu...

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Problems paying attention? Me too. Did their teacher suggest they needed medication for class? So many of our children are impulsive, reactive, and run at the first sign of transition. Attention and focus issues are part of autism, and often get diagnosed as ADHD so medications can be prescribed. However, many stimulant medications have bad effects on growth and the heart! Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-ye...

Is your child angry? Are they ok when they're doing their own preferred activity? But freak out with any unexpected change? Are they angry for no understandable reason? Understand anger is a two step process. How easy it is to get upset, and then the intensity of the reaction. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through understanding the biological causes of ange...

MTHFR! MTHFR? What is that? You may have heard of these 5 letters, and said "Mother... what?" MTHFR is a gene which often isn't working properly in about 50% of people in the world. About 90% of autism have problems with this gene. Now, while MTHFR does not cause autism, it sure makes behaviors worse! Luckily for us, it's completely treatable. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor...

Yeast. It's a BEAST! Fungal infections are common, whether athlete's foot, jock itch, thrush, ringworm, or vaginal yeast infections. Candida, a very common form of yeast, grows in the gut of most kids with autism, and that causes many problem behaviors. You can get rid of it, if you do it correctly. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through understanding Candid...

Got a picky eater? Only likes a few foods? Maybe just one or two? Refuses anything different, whether taste, smell, color, or texture? Picky eating is a sensory processing problem, which is very common in autism. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through understanding the biology of picky eaters and how to expand your child's diet, using natural supplements, an...

Sweet, sweet, sleep. Do we every get enough? Not when we have kids! Sleep issues are common in kids with autism. But there are differences between kids who have a hard time falling asleep, and kids who have a hard time staying asleep. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through understanding how to help your child sleep, using natural supplements, and without pha...

Is your child hyper? Angry? Aggressive? Impulsive? Behavioral issues in autism are usually from pain. But that's only with anger. What about kids who are non-stop hyperactive, or laughs inappropriately? Many causes of behavioral problems exist in autism, but there are many ways to help! WITHOUT doping your child on psych meds. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you...

Why does MY child have autism, but not other kids? What is the REAL cause of autism? Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through understanding the multiple potential causes of autism, and how to test for these causes, and support your child's recovery, using natural supplements, and without pharmaceuticals! If you enjoyed the podcast, please write a review! This...

Does Autism start in the gut? Wait, what does that even mean? Digestion, absorbing nutrients, and a route of detoxification are the purposes of our stomach and intestines (our gut). Most children with autism have poor digestion, a poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, and intestinal infections! This does not cause autism, but it sure makes things worse. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international auti...

Happy New Year! We're all worried about getting sick during the winter. No one likes to be sick, whether colds, flu, or Covid. Did you know there are many natural supplements that support your immune system to fight infections faster? Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, will guide you through understanding ways to fight colds and flus, using natural supplements, and without pha...

Detox! What does that really mean? What about CHELATION? The term gets tossed around a lot, but detoxification describes treatments that help the body remove toxins or poisons faster than the body would remove on its own. Many scientific research studies identify higher levels of toxins in children with autism than their neurotypical peers. Dr. Jared Skowron, 20-year international autism doctor, w...