Depression & Inflammation
By Danielle MacDowell M.S., CNS, LDN, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA Main Takeaways It has been a long standing understanding that depression is a result of low serotonin production. However, we are…
Elimination Diets for ADHD
By Danielle MacDowell M.S., CNS, LDN, M.Ed, BCBA, Main Takeaways Elimination diets are specialized diets that can be used as a tool to identify foods that cause symptoms. Elimination diets may…
Stool Testing
By Danielle MacDowell M.S., CNS, LDN, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA Main Takeaways When our digestive system is out of balance, it provides us with signs, such as malabsorption, maldigestion, heartburn, gas,…
Signs & Symptoms Your Not Digesting Your Food
By Danielle MacDowell M.S., CNS, LDN, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA Main Takeaways Maldigestion is when the body is unable to properly break down food and extract the nutrients from it.Maldigestion can…
Behavioral and Conventional Treatment for ADHD
By Danielle MacDowell M.S.,BCBA,M.Ed. Main Takeaways Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention and hyperactivity. Conventional methods for treating ADHD include behavior therapy and medication. Behavior…
Natural Therapies for ADHD
By Danielle MacDowell M.S.,BCBA,M.Ed. Main Takeaways Natural therapies are gaining traction and popularity within the Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) community. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by…
Gut Health And Autism
Autism & Gut Health
By Danielle MacDowell Main Takeaways Individuals with autism are more likely to experience gastrointestinal issues (GI), such as constipation, diarrhea, pain, and bloating. Gut issues span beyond the gut and…
6 Natural Supplements for Sleep
By Danielle MacDowell Table of Contents Sleep. We all need it, yet many of us are fighting to get enough of it. With the everyday demands and stressors that we…
Food Selectivity: An ABA Approach to Mealtime Behaviors
By Danielle MacDowell Main Takeaways The terms picky or selective eaters are often used interchangeably and encompass individuals who will only eat certain foods (or food groups). Picky eating occurs…
