Overview

This presentation will explore how personalized therapeutic diets can support children with autism by addressing the biological challenges that affect their health and behavior. We’ll look at how issues like microbiome and gut imbalances, digestive problems, and nutrient deficiencies can disrupt the body, along with factors like oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and poor detoxification. Julie will explain how specific diets—such as ketogenic, specific carbohydrate, low oxalate, low salicylate, low histamine, gluten-free casein-free (GFCF), and low FODMAP—can help address these issues and improve overall well-being. Through real-life case studies, you’ll see how these tailored strategies can make a meaningful difference for children and their families.
           

Learning Objectives
  • Explain how gut imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and poor detoxification contribute to health and behavioral challenges in children with autism.
  • Explore the scientific basis and benefits of diets such as ketogenic, specific carbohydrate, low oxalate, low salicylate, low histamine, gluten-free casein-free (GFCF), and low FODMAP in addressing these underlying biological factors.
  • Discuss how to tailor dietary strategies to each child’s unique needs, with real-life case studies demonstrating how personalized nutrition can improve health, behavior, and overall well-being.


Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT’s.

Learning Level
  • Intermediate