Our journey with Plasmalogens is a personal one. I have been using Omega9 Plasmalogens (Glia Oil, now being renamed to N9) with my own son for the past 1 year. And gains for us have been consistent and steady ! From improved handwriting, cognition, visual processing (ability to track in reading), stronger core and clarity of speech are just some of the gains we were able to see from Day 1. 🧬 Plasmalogens: These are specialized lipids that play an important role in brain cell membranes and neurological health. This is one area I’ve become increasingly interested in after interviewing Dr. Dayan Goodenowe and hearing from families around the world who have reported meaningful changes after introducing them (I’ve been sharing them on my page). Find the podcast link attached! Dosing: I am going to tackle some dosing questions in this post. The recommended dosing on the bottle is 1 ml (which is 20 drops). You can measure this with the little spoon it comes with. But don't start there. Start with just 1 drop. This is powerful stuff and you may find some emotional behaviour, some crankiness in the beginning but if you keep steady and slowly build to 20 drops you will see the shift in calmness, mood and behaviour. Alongside deeper gains I mentioned above. Therapeutically I may adjust the dosing in families that work with me. But 1 ml is the standard one. Timing: It is usually recommended to take this at night or evening because of its calming effect, Glia Oil can promote better/deeper sleep. However I have found when you are introducing this for the first time (infact first few weeks) you are better off giving it late afternoon/early evening until your child settles and adjusts to it. Then you can move it to late evenings. Personally I want calmer evenings so I give it late afternoon. But work with me or your practitioner to find the right time that works for you based on what you are targetting. Can I still give Omega3 when starting Omega9 ? You can but I recommend you don't. Omega9 Plasmalogens create a good foundation for omega3's later. Plus you want to be able to gauge how your child is doing on Omega9 alone. As Omega3 can be too activating for our children (histamine sensitivity, food sensitivities and just unsettled on omega3 is commonly noted)

A growing alternative in the community (not to be confused with the Hemp oil) CBD has a myriad of benefits that ASD and ADHD families might be interested to learn about. Hard to get a hold of previously, today you have a growing variety to select from ! But first things first. Do you even need it ? Some families report the following benefits just in the short run: - Reduction in Anxiety and Hyperactivity - Stability in Moods - Better sleep - Improved appetite - Reduction in seizures - Reduction in tics (due to anti-inflammatory properties) - Reduction in Aggression or Self Injurious behaviours - Pain management - Post Viral Recovery It's also a good alternative to anti-anxiety and ADHD medications BACKGROUND: The purest form of CBD typically carries a CBD:THC ratio of 24:1. We want to see low THC, as that is what gives psycho active affects. But with low THC, you get to experience only the goodness. There are a few brands that are now available that make this formulation. If you are in Canada you can get this via prescription. If you are in US, I will include the brands in the comments section. No matter where you are in your journey, this is one intervention you can consider adding, however it works best if you do some testing to establish what is the source of inflammation for your child. For example, if you are recovering from mold, CBD is a great help for that. If you are focusing on gut inflammation, it will still be helpful but you will need to combine that with more nutrients such as full nutrition support, probiotics & minerals. If you can't access CBD oil where you are, I will leave an alternate (non-cannabinoid) in the comments too. For dosing guidance, testing or learning where to begin - feel free to book a 1:1 call with me.

Hi All, Welcome to this space ! I have been wanting to spend time and hang out with you guys more. I realize our time in consult calls is limited. Leaving plenty of questions for you, and a need for support. Thats how I came to the realization for a need for this community. And also a place for me to centralize resources for you. So instead of sending it to each one of you, there can now become a reference portal with a support system built in for you. How do you like the sound of that ? :) Take a second to introduce yourself to others (just drop a few lines below) ! and share with me what are the main challenges you are dealing with, so I can keep that in mind when building resources/content for you guys !

You may see your child engage in unusual behaviours and when you tell your therapists or doctor, they may lump this under "oh this is part of autism" or "that's sensory seeking". But you have done months of therapies (maybe even integrating primitive reflexes) but these behaviours don't budge. That's because these are linked to Candida overgrowth. Telltale sign ? laughing spells, silly, giddy with brain fog. Find the full list in the brand new module dedicated to Candida Overgrowth under Classroom.

Welcome to all the new parents joining this community ! Hi I am Batool Mirza ! Autism Mom turned Holistic Health Practitioner, currently studying microbiome clinically. I now coach families worldwide virtually with my gut-focused protocols, food-first approach to Autism microbiome and nutrition. I welcome you to my free community, here I have compiled a variety of resources, podcasts and provided you access to various tools that will help you in your journey. Here is how to use this community to your best advantage ! - 1:1 Call with me : If you feel stuck or not sure what should be your first step. If you have a bunch of labs but not sure what to do with the markers, or you are interested in getting gut testing done, you have come to the right spot. You can book a call with me by using link: https://stan.store/Autismempowered/p/rootcausestrategy - Functional Labs: Take a look under the Classroom and you will find access to the Labs such as Organic Acid Test, Hair Minerals Testing, Stool Analysis, Food Sensitivities Test with links. We can ship to US for free, Canada/UK/Australia/UAE and Europe for a fee. Please send your questions directly to my team on autismempoweredofficial@gmail.com - Biomed Protocols: You will find various protocols also under the classroom with me adding more each month. This month's theme has been Back-to-School virus prevention ! - Detox Guides: Find my free detox guides for Calming Bath, Mineral Rich Broth & Parasite Detox Tea. - Moduel Vagus Nerve: Sensory overwhelm is deeply linked to nervous system dysregulation. In this module you will find a list of tools that you can add to your home toolkit to work on sensory integration and vagus nerve stimulation. - Nutrition Vault: In the paid tiers you will also find access to our Nutrition vault with microbiome friendly recipes focusing on gut health and gut diversity. Please share what brings you here in the comments below, and take a second to introduce yourself !