Resources

Autism Websites

TACA

National Autism Association 

Epidemic Answers

Biomedical Treatment for Autism

Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians by Bryan Jepson

Children With Starving Brains by Jaquelyn McCandless

Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies by Kenneth Bock

Enzymes for Autism and Other Neurological Conditions by Karen DeFelice 

Diets for Autism

Cure Your Child With Food: The Hidden Connection Between Nutrition and Childhood Ailments by Kelly Dorfman

Nourishing Hope for Autism: Nutrition and Diet Guide for Healing Our Children by Julie Matthews

Special Diets for Special Kids by Lisa Lewis (Gluten/Casein-Free Diet)

Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Natasha Campbell-McBride (GAPS diet) 

Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet by Elaine Gotschall (SCD Diet)  

The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates

Sensory-Integration Disorder & Therapies

The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz

Sensational Kids by Lucy Jane Miller

MNRI Reflex Integration Therapy (The Masgutova Method) 

Reflexes, Learning and Behavior by Sally Goddard

Disconnected Kids by Dr. Robert Melillo

The Well Balanced Child: Movement and Early Learning by Sally Goddard

Reframe Your Thinking Around Autism (The Polyvagal Theory ) by Holly Bridges

Social Skills Therapies for Autism

Global Autism Solutions (support services for families of children with autism from Gerd Winkler, Director)

The Son-Rise Program (The Autism Treatment Center of America)

Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues by Barry Neil Kaufman

Autism Breakthrough by Raun Kaufman 

What You Can Do Right Now To Help Your Child With Autism by Jonathan Levy

Floortime

Engaging Autism by Stanley S. Greenspan

Natural Play Therapy

RDI

Integrative Orthodontics (holistic approach that prioritizes healthy habits and proper breathing)

The Raphael Center for Integrative Orthodontics

Research Studies on Gut-Brain Connection & Nutritional Intervention in ASD

Gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients and mice expressing the autism-associated R451C mutation in neuroligin-3

Gut Bacteria Influence Autism-Like Behaviors in Mice

Why Diet Helps – Science and Research

Comprehensive Nutritional and Dietary Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder

“Germs in Your Gut are Talking to Your Brain.” NY Times article

Children with Autism have Gastrointestinal and Immune System Deregulation

Alterations in Blood-Brain Barrier and Intestinal Permeability in Individuals with Autism

The Microbiota Modulates Gut Physiology and Behavioral Abnormalities Associated with Autism 

A Case Study of the Gut Microbiome in ASD: Correlation of Microbial Profiles with GI and Behavioral Symptoms

Gastrointestinal Conditions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the AAP 

Differences Between the Gut Microflora of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and that of Healthy Children 

Effect of Gluten-Free Diet on GI and Behavioral Indices for Children with ASD

Leaky Gut Syndrome and Autism, ADHD, SPD, Learning Disorders

The Gut Microbiota and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Parent Rating of Biomedical Treatments by the Autism Research Institute

Research Studies on Gut-Brain Connection and Nutritional Intervention in ADHD

Association of ADHD and Celiac Disease

Zinc in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 

Reduced microbiome alpha diversity in young patients with ADHD

Omega-3s Improve ADHD & Cognitive Function

Food Dyes & Hyperactivity

Bisphenol A Exposure & ADHD

Helpful Guides for Parents

Going to College with Aspergers and Autism Guide from the Affordable Colleges Online website

Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Autism?

Self-Care for Parents 

Parenting Like a Ninja: An Autism Mom’s Guide to Professional Productivity by Faith Clarke