I’ve been getting lots of questions lately about how to test for SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) or SIFO (small intestine fungal overgrowth). So to complement my previous video on SIBO and SIFO, this post is a deeper dive into testing options for SIBO and SIFO.

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Autistic children, like everyone else, need prebiotics in their diets to achieve a balanced and healthy gut microbiome. Inulin is a prebiotic fiber which means it has to be in your child’s gut to feed the probiotics. 

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In my experience, I’ve found some medical professionals shrug off gastrointestinal complaints in autistic kids because “it’s just a part of autism.” I want to offer you a new perspective on these GI issues, especially diarrhea in autistic children. 

Persistent diarrhea can be dangerous so it’s important to understand what’s causing it and learn how to address it. 

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When you think of typical autistic characteristics, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder may not be the first things that come to mind. However, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that anxiety disorders are the most common co-occurring conditions associated with autism. 

Anxiety and OCD often present differently in autistic children than in their typical peers. This is one reason these conditions may be overlooked. 

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