As parents, we are steadfastly navigating the complexities of ensuring our children’s well-being, constantly seeking answers and solutions. Amidst our endeavors, understanding autism and its underlying causes emerges as one of the most formidable challenges we confront. With autism prevalence escalating to affect 1 in 36 children presently, it becomes imperative to delve into the multifaceted factors contributing to this condition.
Commencing the journey of understanding autism often revolves around a central inquiry: Is autism solely genetic? Despite prevalent beliefs that genetics and heredity solely account for the surge in autism diagnoses and the myriad of symptoms across the spectrum, we aim to challenge this notion today. While genetics undeniably play a role through genetic predisposition, the acknowledgment of an “environmental” factor is gaining traction among traditional medical practitioners and media platforms. However, this recognition often remains superficial, with the environmental aspect relegated to a vague notion. Herein lies our distinction – our objective is to delve deep into the genuine root causes and identifiable triggers of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Presently, we recognize the existence of an environmental “Perfect Storm,” brewing for children grappling with autism, where genetics only form a fragment of the broader panorama.
This discourse is tailored for you, parents, and caregivers of children spanning the autism spectrum, seeking elucidation, solidarity, and care alternatives that explore the authentic root cause of autism. Rather than merely attributing it to genetics and hoping to circumvent its challenges, our aim is to provide comprehension and actionable resolutions.
We shall acquaint you with what we term “The Perfect Storm,” wherein accumulated stressors and dysfunctions disrupt nervous system function over extended durations, reshaping childhood development. Our aspiration is to equip you with drug-free solutions that guide your child through their tempest.
Environmental Factors Contributing to Autism:
It is unequivocal that genetics alone do not suffice in explaining the entirety of autism. While over 100 genes contribute to autism risk, mutations account for a mere 10% of cases. This compels us to explore the pivotal environmental factors contributing to this condition.
So, what are these paramount environmental factors? As Neurologically-Focused Chiropractors, we journey back to the genesis. Prenatal or maternal stress emerges as a significant contributor to autism development. Pregnancy initiates the inception of the Perfect Storm, wherein maternal stress can impede your baby’s development. If you experience stress during pregnancy, ensnared in a fight-or-flight sympathetic stress response, your baby shares those stress hormones via the umbilical cord, interlinking your nervous systems.
Birth trauma also assumes a pivotal role. Interventions during childbirth such as forceps, vacuum extraction, and c-sections can exacerbate the storm, exerting immense pressure on your baby’s head, neck, and delicate brainstem, potentially inflicting substantial physical trauma, especially to the brainstem and nervous system.
This precipitates subluxation, wherein your child’s nervous system is under maximal stress, engendering further challenges. Their immune and digestive systems suffer, culminating in recurrent illnesses. Conventional pediatricians often resort to antibiotics and medications, exacerbating matters by disrupting the gut-brain connection.
The continuum extends further. Factors encompassing exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), household toxins like mold, chemicals in everyday products, and toxins in medications and medical interventions warrant consideration.
Environmental Factors and Dysregulated Nervous System:
What repercussions do these stressors and toxins have on a child’s evolving nervous system? They precipitate a neurological “tipping point,” disrupting the delicate equilibrium and entrapping the nervous system in a sustained fight-or-flight response.
This dysregulation of the nervous system yields far-reaching ramifications, influencing various facets of a child’s health and development. From compromised gut and immune function to motor skills challenges, sleep disturbances, and inflammation, the ramifications are profound.
As these challenges accrue, the brain and nervous system grapple to adapt, manifesting in the cardinal elements of autism. Communication obstacles, social interaction impediments, sensory processing challenges, stimming, and restricted/repetitive behaviors emerge as telltale signs of this underlying dysregulation.
Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care: A Beacon of Hope
Thus, parents, if your child has been diagnosed with autism, and you’ve been led to believe that there’s nothing you can do to alleviate their condition as it’s “purely genetic,” it’s time to delve deeper. Understanding the potential role of environmental factors can pave the way for genuine healing and a markedly enhanced quality of life for your child.
At Foundations Chiropractic, we comprehend the profound neurological underpinnings behind the surge in autism cases, leveraging advanced technology such as INSiGHT Scans to identify subluxation and neurological imbalances. Progress is plausible! By honing in on root causes, we can gradually restore nervous system function through gentle chiropractic adjustments. Do not hesitate to reach out to Foundations Chiropractic today. Embracing this paradigm shift empowers you to chart novel pathways to progress for your child. For those beyond our vicinity, peruse the PX Docs directory to locate a PX Doc near you!
