Autism is increasing from 14.6 per 1,000 children aged 8 years, higher in boys (23.6 per 1,000) than girls (5.3 per 1,000) with costs of care exceeding $17,000 annually (not including lost work hours) to an estimated 1 in 68 children in 2019. Thought to arise from interactions between epigenetic influences, genetic predisposition, and one or more inflammatory triggers, most care is aimed at addressing behavioral issues. While behavioral interventions are important, none will work without also addressing the nutritional and inflammatory components. Your child only knows how to cry, become angry, not sleep or oversleep, or otherwise protest when they do not feel well. … Read More
