Part 1 in a 2-part series, we explain why there’s so much confusion about what we can do to get healthy and we offer some tips how to improve our health. For anyone on the autism spectrum (ASD), this is especially important as many on the spectrum have a compromised immune system.

No one wants to feel like a failure but that feeling will be inevitable if the focus is only on goal attainment. There’s a better way to look at challenges, goals, and how to learn new skills.

Auditory issues are common with those with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Frequently, many people with autism have SPD. Auditory issues restricts locations and activities. But even without professional support, there are nudges that can help move someone towards being able to handle the sound better or notice the warning signs so a meltdown is prevented.

Wrapping up our 2-part series on the oral microbiome, this week we look at how our microbiome might protect us from Covid-19, and how we can support our oral microbiome so it can support our health in general.

There’s lots of info available on our gut microbiome, even some info related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Now, we also are finding information about our oral microbiome and how it relates to health. Although it’s early stages yet, there’s a notable difference between the oral microbiome of the general population and those with ASD.