1) What are the factors that increase the incidence of autism?
Exposure to teratogens (toxic substances that cause anomalies in the baby) in the womb, alcohol - cigarette use or exposure to cigarette smoke during pregnancy , exposure to viral infections, and experiencing stress during pregnancy increase the incidence of autism.
2) What are the causes of autism?
· Single gene polymorphisms; More than one gene is defective or lazy, especially genes that are effective in the detox mechanism and the work of enzymes. Allowing heavy metals and undigested proteins to pass into the blood (thrush)
· Anoxia deprivation and decrease in cerebral blood flow before, during and after birth
In children who cannot adequately cope with toxins and infections due to their genetic predisposition, the deterioration of a series of interconnected mechanisms Autism is developing.
With the disruption of the intestinal flora, toxins and metabolic residues from breeding pathogenic microorganisms cause widespread inflammation in the digestive system. Due to inflammation, the permeability of intestinal cells increases, toxins that normally do not pass into the blood pass into the blood, and these toxins settle in the brain and nervous tissue.
On the other hand, since the function of intestinal cells is impaired, the transport of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that depend on carrier proteins. It does not pass into the blood sufficiently. As a result, many vitamin, mineral and nutrient deficiencies develop. As the digestion of fats decreases, fat-soluble vitamins cannot pass into the blood sufficiently. As a result, symptoms of insufficiency related to these occur.
3) Is there a connection between vaccination and autism?
In a study conducted in Denmark in 2003, While the total ethylmercury exposure due to vaccination in the first 15 months of life between 1961 and 1970 was 200 micrograms, between 1970 and 1992, the total exposure in the first 10 months was 125 micrograms. Since Thimerosal was removed from vaccines after 1992, there was no vaccination-related exposure. On the other hand, while the prevalence of autism remained stable until 1990, it gradually increased after 1990.
Again, after the removal of Thimerosa from vaccines in Canada and the USA in 2006 and 2008, it was observed that the increase in the prevalence of autism continued.
4) At what age can it be understood that your child has autism?
Most children with autism are completely normal in early infancy. After a certain period of time (usually 6 - 18 months), symptoms of the disease begin to appear.
In 75% of children with autism, symptoms of delay begin around the age of 1. In 25% of cases, symptoms begin at age 2 or 3. Autistic behaviors are more evident at the age of 2 than at the age of 1, and are more evident at the age of 3 compared to the age of 2. For this reason, experts cannot make a diagnosis immediately and the diagnosis is usually made around the age of 3.
5) What is the nutrition like in children with autism?
Eating disorders are seen at a rate of 90% among children with autism.
In a study, the nutritional status of 53 children with autism and 58 children without autism between the ages of 3 and 11 was examined. It has been found that children with autism reject 4 times more food and consume fewer types of food than healthy children.
Since the variety of food consumed is less, nutritional deficiency is seen at a higher rate in children with autism.
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6) What are the foods that children with autism are fond of?
In a study where the nutritional status of 86 children with autism was evaluated, 70% of the children eat it every day. consumption of milk and dairy products It was found that 74.4% of children consume bread and cereals every day.
7) What are the common digestive problems in children with autism?
Chronic diarrhea (constant diarrhea), excessive gas, constipation, reflux, food intolerance, vomiting, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, foul-smelling stools.
Gastrointestinal complaints in children with autism are more common than their healthy peers. It has been observed that constipation and diarrhea are 4 times more common, constipation and diarrhea are 3 times more common, and abdominal pain is 2 times more common.
It has been observed that gastrointestinal problems in children with autism cause the emergence or aggravation of behaviors such as irritability, sleep disturbance, self-harm and aggression. .
8) What are the vitamin and mineral deficiencies seen in children with autism?
· Vitamin C
· Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
· Vitamin B3 (niacin)
· Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
· Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)
· Biotin
· Vitamin A
· Vitamin D
· Vitamin K
· Vitamin E
· Pantothenic acid
· Folic acid
· Selenium
· Magnesium
· Zinc
· Lithium
· Omega 3 fatty acids
9) What are the effects of gluten-free and casein-free diet on children with autism?
With a gluten-free and casein-free diet, communication, attention, motor skills, response to learning, anxiety, sleep patterns and nerves are improved. It has been observed that positive improvements have been made on the attacks.
With the addition of gluten to the diet again, it has been observed that language and communication skills deteriorate, and aggression and hyperactivity increase.
10) How is nutritional treatment in autism?
In children with autism;
· Since there is intestinal permeability and digestion is not complete, foods containing gluten and casein enter the bloodstream before they are fully digested. It passes through the brain and creates a morphine effect. This causes the child's perception to deteriorate and his interest in his environment to decrease.
Therefore, first of all, we remove foods containing gluten and casein from the diet of children with autism.
· To treat the damaged intestinal structure, probiotics are used. We create a nutrition plan that includes and prebiotic foods and support it with probiotic supplements.
· If some vitamins and minerals are found to be deficient in the blood due to missing or non-functioning genes, we try to complete the deficiencies with both nutrition and age-appropriate supplements.
· Toxins and heavy metals accumulate in the body due to the detox mechanism that is damaged or inadequate due to missing or malfunctioning or non-functioning genes. Due to this accumulation, disruptions in the nervous system and deficiencies in speech-communication-socialization occur. In order not to increase these accumulations, we direct ourselves to a diet and lifestyle that is as natural as possible. We especially keep away from packaged and processed foods. We prefer natural materials, including detergents and cleaning materials, and use those that will not create a toxic burden on their bodies. When they reach this point, we eliminate heavy metal loads with natural metal binders.
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