Autism Mastery Course Syllabus
MODULE 1 - Roadmap for Integrative Medicine in Autism-Spectrum Disorders
WEBINAR – “Roadmap For Integrative Medicine Approach In Autism-Spectrum Disorders” Bonus lecture (during Q&A session): Supplement Rules and Helpful Hints
• Introduction and program overview
• Explanation of course information including schedule of LIVE events, format for Q&A sessions, and discussion about important objectives
• The 4 pillars of biomedical intervention you must consider for every patient
• What is Autism – defining the problem
• Co-morbid conditions common in autism
• Examples of inflammatory bowel disease
• Medical avoidance because of diagnosis
• Common gastrointestinal pathogens
• Gut microbiome and brain
• Getting started with labs – which ones and why
MODULE 2 - Overview of the Organic Acids Test and Why It Is So Important (with additional emphasis on Mitochondria Dysfunction).
WEBINAR – “Overview of the Organic Acids Test and Why It Is So Important (with additional emphasis on Mitochondria Dysfunction)”
• The role of OAT in candida and clostridia bacteria assessment
• Introduction to oxalic acid and the myriad of health problems they can create
• Neurotransmitter assessment – serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine imbalances
• Mitochondria function
• Indicators of other problems, i.e. vitamin deficiencies, fatty acid problems, toxicity, etc.
MODULE 3 - Obtaining a Thorough Clinical History – Questions You MUST Ask Parents and Why
WEBINAR – “Obtaining a Thorough Clinical History – Questions You MUST Ask Parents and Why”
• Important facts you MUST find out about patients health history
• Proper sequence of case taking
• Highlighting specific issues as keys to future intervention
• Absolute information you MUST obtain during your clinical intake
• Integrating the information for prioritization of treatment and testing
MODULE 4 - Chronic Candida and Associated Health Problems – Testing and Treatment Options
WEBINAR – “Chronic Yeast – Problems and Solutions – Testing and Treatment Options (part 1).”
• Chronic candida and various health issues
• Vicious cycle and metabolic toxicity of Candida
• Arabinose & acetylaldehyde toxicity
• Pentosidine toxicity
• Treatment Options – medications, natural remedies, antifungal parade, protocols.
MODULE 5 - Chronic Candida – The Role of Biofilm and Advanced Treatment Options
WEBINAR – “Chronic Candida – The Role of Biofilm and Advanced Treatment Options (part 2).”
• Expanded discussion on treatment
• The different stages of yeast toxicity
• Pathogenic role of biofilm formation
• Biofilm Program – what is biofilm, how to combat it, what to use, and protocol examples
MODULE 6 - The Adverse Chemical Influences of Clostridia Bacteria and Their Relationship
WEBINAR – “The Adverse Chemical Influences of Clostridia Bacteria and Their Relationship to Autism Related Health Problems”
Bonus Lecture (during Q&A session): Stool Versus Organic Acids Test
• Clostridia bacteria toxicity and various health problems
• Clostridia bacteria – how they negatively affect the brain
• HPHPA & 4-cresol as the main culprits for enzyme inhibition
• The problems with excess dopamine and how to combat it
• The Vagus Nerve and toxicity – understanding the link between the gut and the brain
• Treatment options – medications, natural remedies, protocols and case examples
MODULE 7 - The Important Role of Dietary Intervention For Autism-Spectrum Disorders
WEBINAR – “The Important Role of Dietary Intervention For Autism-Spectrum Disorders”
• Various dietary strategies for Autism-Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• History of gluten and casein-free diet
• The role of Urinary Peptides in ASD
• Food IgG and its role in neurological problems
• Expanding diet beyond gluten and casein-free
• Considerations for what diet to choose – GFCF, SCD, GAPS, Failsafe, etc.
• Dietary resources and more
MODULE 8 - Oxalate Toxicity & Autism-Spectrum Disorders
WEBINAR – “Oxalate Toxicity and Autism-Spectrum Disorders”
Bonus lecture (during Q&A session): Clinical Case & Lab Review of High Oxalates
• Oxalate biochemistry and types of hyperoxalurias
• Oxalates and heavy metals
• Oxalates and yeast
• Low oxalate program
• High oxalate foods
• Oxalate supplementation
• Oxalates and metabolism
• Options for low oxalate diet program
MODULE 9 - Methylation Cycle Problems and Autism – Effective Supplement Treatment Options (Part 1)
WEBINAR – “Methylation Cycle Problems and Autism – Effective Supplement Treatment Options”
• What is Methylation and why is it important in Autism?
• Medical complications seen in autism from methylation problems
• Various ways of addressing methylation imbalances, plus testing options (methylation panel, histamine assessment, DNA Methylation SNPs).
MODULE 10 - Methylation Cycle Problems and Autism – Effective Supplement Treatment Options (Part 2)
WEBINAR – “Methylation Cycle Problems and Autism – Effective Supplement Treatment Options”
• Lecture part #1 recap
• A walk through the methylation cycle
• Methylation supplement support
• Methyl-B12 therapy
MODULE 11 - Cerebral Folate Deficiency and Autism
WEBINAR – “Cerebral Folate Deficiency and Autism”
• The importance of folate metabolism, testing and treatment options
• Folate receptor activity and function
• Folate absorption and the problem with dairy
MODULE 12 - Neurochemical Imbalances and Autism – Tetrahydrobiopterin, Tryptophan, Serotonin Issues & Quinolinic Acid Toxicity.
WEBINAR – “Neurochemical Imbalances and Autism – Tetrahydrobiopterin, Tryptophan, Serotonin Issues, and Quinolinic Acid Toxicity”
Bonus lecture (during Q&A session): Phospholipase A2 and Ibuprofen Trial in Autism
• Methylation and Biopterin metabolism
• Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) and its connection to dopamine, serotonin, and tyrosine.
• Tryptophan metabolism and BH4
• The role of Quinolinic Acid (QA)
• The potential neurotoxic effect of tryptophan supplementation
• Treatment options for high QA
MODULE 13 - Troubleshooting Aberrant Behaviors, Common Problems and Various Clinical Issues in Autism – A to Z
WEBINAR – “Troubleshooting Aberrant Behaviors, Common Problems and Various Clinical Issues in Autism – A to Z”
• Troubleshooting common problems, i.e. aberrant behaviors seen with individuals on the autism-spectrum.
• Suggestions for intervention, including testing, supplements, etc. that can help overcome certain behavioral and physical issues.
• Understanding that not every problem is related to a biomedical issue
MODULE 14 - Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis + Common Parasitic Infections
WEBINAR – “Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis, GI Pathogen Testing + Common Parasitic Infections”
• How to interpret each test & clinical correlation
• Parasite detection – Blastocystis hominis, Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Iodamoeba butschlii, Endolimax nana, etc.
• Natural and antibiotic treatment options and protocols
MODULE 15 - Bridging The Gap to Other Testing & Treatments
WEBINAR – “Bridging The Gap To Other Testing and Treatments”
• Vitamin D
• Hair analysis
• Low lithium problems
• Low cholesterol problems
• Respen-A – the reserpine patch to help with language, socialization improvement and improved cognitive abilities.
• PANDAS
MODULE 16 - Heavy Metal Testing & Treatment + Thyroid & Adrenal Evaluation
WEBINAR – “Heavy Metal Testing and Treatment, Thyroid and Adrenal Evaluation”
• Heavy metal testing options
• Low dose DMSA protocol
• Natural remedy options of heavy metals
• Thyroid and Adrenal Evaluation and Treatment