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    Welcometo

    Autism: Hope in ActionA-HA Conference

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    Autism: Hope in Action

    When hope meets action,

    children get better

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    Setting the Stage

    Julie Matthews

    Certified Nutrition Consultant

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    What is Autism and

    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

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    Autism is caused by a

    combination of

    Genetic Predispositionand

    Environmental Assaults

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    Genetic Predisposition

    Gene Sequence Gene Expression

    Influenced by toxins and poor nutrition

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    Nutrition and Gene Expression

    Cooney CA, Dave AA, Wolff GL. Maternal Methyl Supplements in Mice Affect Epigenetic Variation and DNA

    Methylation of Offspring. The American Society of Nutritional Sciences J Nutr. 132:2393S-2400S, 2002

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    Environmental Assaults

    Heavy metals Viruses and vaccines Plastics Environmental chemicals Pesticides

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    Autism: Whole Body Disorder

    Brain is Downstream

    Yeast toxins

    Undermethylatedneurotransmitters

    Brain inflammation

    Increased toxicity

    Nutrient deficiencies

    Opiates

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    Biochemistry

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    Effects of Faulty Biochemistry in Autism

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    Bodys Effect on BrainAutism, ADHD and other Childhood Disorders

    IMMUNE

    Gut Inflammation

    Poor pathogen fighting

    Food sensitivities

    DIGESTION

    Leaky gut

    Dysbiosis

    Less nutrient absorption

    DETOXIFICATION

    Decreased detoxification

    Food additives

    NEUROLOGY

    Brain Inflammation

    Opiates

    Microbial toxins

    Neurotransmitters

    Nutrient deficiencies

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    Poor Immune Function

    and Inflammation

    Immune fights viruses, bacteria and yeast.Weak system will cause more susceptibility to

    infection. Often more need for antibiotics.

    Possible difficulty in handling vaccinations? Inflammation related disorders like allergies

    and asthma have increased

    Inflammation of the brain affectsautism

    Decreased pathogenic fighting

    Increased inflammation

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    Poor Detoxification

    Poor Detox - more reaction & damage from toxins Harder time processing artificial ingredients (known to

    create hyperactivity/ADHD in even NT children)

    More likely to be damaged by pesticides and heavymetals because of a reduced ability to detoxify them

    (known neurotoxins)

    Important to avoid toxins for

    children with autism and ADHD

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    Poor Digestion(Inability to digest & absorb necessary nutrients)

    Nutrients such as calcium and magnesium areneeded for enzyme processes and brain function, as

    well as growth and repair

    Improper breakdown of proteins creates peptides(such as opiates to react to)

    Inadequate amino acids forcreating neurotransmitters

    for attention, cognition,

    feelings of wellbeing

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    Importance of GI Health

    Gut has constant contact with food

    Immune: Physical barrier of defense against bacteria, viruses, etc. Largest part of the immune system (70%) found in the gut

    Neurotransmitters: The greatest amount (90%) of the brain chemical

    serotonin is found in the GI tract

    Amino acids (absorbed from protein digestion)are precursors for neurotransmitters

    Full body function: Vitamins/minerals absorbed in the gut are cofactors for enzyme

    reactions, metabolism, conversion of nutrients and fats

    All disease begins in the gut- Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine

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    Nutritional Imbalances Zinc deficiency, mineral deficiencies, folate and B12 deficiency

    copper excess, and more

    Food Sensitivities

    Gluten & Casein Peptides, Standard Food Allergies, PhenolSensitivity, and others

    Digestive Problems Constipation, Diarrhea, Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Chronic Infections Yeast, Dysbiotic Bacteria, Viruses

    Biochemical Imbalances Methylation, transsulfuration, sulfation

    Metabolic Processes Blood sugar dysregulation, oxalate problems, hypothyroid

    Imbalances in ASDs

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    Immune imbalances Immune Deficiency Th1 & Th2 Imbalances Autoimmune reactions

    Heavy Metal Toxicity Mercury, lead, arsenic

    Neuroinflammation Glutamate sensitivity Microglial activation/hyper-reactivity

    Neurotransmitter imbalances Serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine imbalances

    Genetics Methylation (MTHFR), SLOS, PON1, Hyperoxaluria

    Imbalances in ASDs

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    Sonya Doherty, ND

    How biomedical intervention

    supports health and healing of

    children with autism


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