SUPPORTING CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND THEIR FAMILIES
My journey as a Naturopath and Iridologist over the past 20 years could never prepare me for the real-life education and learning I received after having discovered both my children were Autistic. Sleepless nights, stomach pains, crying for no ‘apparent’ reason – these were my reality! The usual prescriptions that had worked so well on my neurotypical clients just weren’t working. I felt a mixture of emotions…..frustrated, helpless, devastated and more importantly, alone.
Ushered into the world of Autism Support, through the help of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Psychologists; all who have been monumental and pivotal to the growth and the positive changes in my boys, I realised that there was little in the way of support for the state of their physical bodies.
Iridology helped me to quickly ascertain which organs were under (or over) functioning, to cope with the problems and stressors that their bodies were enduring. Fussy eating meant there were very obvious nutritional deficiencies that were at risk of plummeting deeper, if we didn’t help them with additional nutritional support.
Sharing this journey with my children, my professional skills have been broadened further and I have found many ways and many ‘wins’ to help overcome some of the obstacles ……. but of course, some are still a ‘work in progress’.
I can see a need for all children to have a thorough Naturopathic Assessment to help identify any problems or deficiencies they may have. Once recognised, a plan can be made that is realistic, easy to implement and uniquely tailored to the child and their needs.
TO THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ASD
LET’S NOT FORGET ABOUT YOU
You put your children and their health issues first, but without you, their worlds would crumble.
Living and breathing the world of ASD and its challenges, I am here to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Focusing on YOU is imperative for the family as a unit. My goal is to help you feel stronger, more resilient, more abundant with energy and sleeping better so that you are able to navigate the world of parenthood as your best self.
