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Severe autism specialist Lyndsy Moffatt has over a decade of experience supporting families coping with autism. Her work is inspired by her own son’s transformation from severe non-verbal autism to the thriving that was achieved through the GAPS diet.
About 1 in 36 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and 30 to 35 percent of people with autism are nonverbal or minimally verbal. Severe autism specialist Lyndsy Moffatt has over a decade of experience supporting families coping with severe autism. According to Lyndsy, there are five mistakes parents of children with autism make and she has ideas on how to avoid them.
Nonverbal autism is a condition that affects a significant number of children in the United States and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States are diagnosed with autism disorder. autism spectrum (ASD). In fact, between 30% and 35% of people with autism are non-verbal or minimally verbal and this can seriously affect a child’s ability to express their needs, thoughts and emotions. This often leads to frustration and a greater sense of isolation.
Lyndsy Moffatt is a severe autism specialist with over a decade of experience supporting families with autism. Her story began when her son, Dominic, showed severe symptoms of non-verbal autism from an early age. Despite his concerns, doctors initially dismissed his condition as normal, but at five years old, Dominic was still nonverbal, still in diapers, and had extreme sensory issues and self-destructive behaviors.
Feeling desperate and unable to get a timely medical diagnosis, Lyndsy began researching on her own. She came across an alternative treatment, the GAPS diet developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, which reversed most of her son’s symptoms within six months. “If I had listened to ‘autism experts’ and conventional doctors, my son would probably still be hitting himself 100 times a day,” reflects Lyndsy. “After years and years of painstaking research and trial and error, I finally found something that helped my son’s autistic symptoms. Who would have thought the key started with something as basic as his diet?”
Through her experience watching her son’s transformation, Lyndsy became a certified GAPS (gut and psychological syndrome) trainer and holistic nutritionist. She has helped hundreds of families reduce and alleviate the symptoms of autism in their children and created The Free Guide to Autism (https://www.freeautismguide.com) for parents facing challenges with their children. According to Lyndsy, there are five mistakes parents of children with autism make and she has ideas on how to avoid them.
1. Wait for a diagnosis to do something.
Lyndsy was told she would have to wait an entire year to get an appointment with a doctor for an evaluation of Dominic’s symptoms. She knew she couldn’t just sit back and wait to start helping him. She says many parents wait six months or even longer to receive a diagnosis. This critical time could be used to make healthy changes that could lead to significant progress. Lyndsy advises: “You could also start taking action when you assume your child has autism and get started because that is precious time for development. While it’s never too late to make changes, waiting a year will cost you later.”
2. Referring to your children as non-verbal or not speaking in front of them.
Lyndsy wants parents to know: “Your children listen to you, whether you think they do or not, and your words have the power to impact their development and growth. Be careful what you believe about their lack of skills and what you say about them.” them because they will most likely also absorb and adopt those beliefs.”
3. Not realizing that diet is the key to helping a non-verbal or minimally verbal child.
Lyndsy is the author of The Gut Healing Guide (https://www.theguthealingguide.com) that has been instrumental in helping parents develop a healthy diet plan for their children. This nutritional protocol is the basis for correcting imbalances that can exacerbate the negative symptoms of both non-verbal and minimally verbal autism. Additionally, feeding a child fast foods and processed foods could be the direct cause of many of the symptoms they may experience, as these foods often contain harmful additives. Studies have shown that certain foods may be instrumental in reversing behavioral abnormalities associated with ASD.
4. Buy synthetic vitamins to complement the GAPS diet.
Not all conventional vitamins are created with the best ingredients. According to Lyndsy, “Unfortunately, most brands use harmful synthetic vitamins that people with autism cannot process due to their body’s unique genetic makeup and often make the problem worse. As a certified GAPS trainer, I help people to differentiate organic whole food based supplements from harmful synthetic versions. For example, many children with autism would benefit from vitamin B12, but most people do not know the difference between natural and natural B12. Synthetic B12 is made from bacteria that grow in the soil and inside our intestines, as well as some species of algae and seaweed, but synthetic B-12 is made from cobalt and cyanide that are fermented together to. produce it. The body does not recognize synthetic vitamins in the same way as natural ones and this can often make behavioral problems even worse.
5. Parents ignore their own needs because caring for their children consumes them.
Parents of children with autism often neglect themselves and try to focus on their autistic children’s needs rather than their own. This is a big mistake because healthy, rested parents are much better equipped to support their children effectively. Lyndsy confirms this: “I see a lot of parents who don’t eat healthy and don’t take care of themselves, so they can’t help their children from a higher place. The healthier and happier you are, it will have a direct correlation with health and happiness. your son’s happiness too.” It is also essential that parents pay attention to getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet.
Lyndsy Moffatt is known for her holistic approach to autism spectrum disorder. As a certified GAPS (gut and psychology syndrome) trainer and founder of SpectrumABLE, she supports parents of children and adults with autism around the world, helping to alleviate the symptoms of autism through nutrition, detoxification and mentality, while adopting healthier lifestyles. Her parents can connect with her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LyndsyMoffatt/) or through their website (https://spectrumable.com/). His work is inspired by his own son’s remarkable transformation from severe non-verbal autism to thriving, achieved through the GAPS diet and various other protocols he teaches in his online course. She is also a sought-after speaker and shares her knowledge globally at health events and educational institutions.
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