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PANS and PANDAS in Children: When Behaviour Changes Suddenly
PANS and PANDAS can cause sudden and dramatic changes in a child's behaviour, including anxiety, OCD, aggression and tics. Learn how infections, immune dysregulation and neuroinflammation may affect brain function, and why recognising these changes is so important.

Amanda Downsborough, BSc, PGDip, MSc, FMAPS
2 days ago8 min read


Autism Constipation: Causes, Gut Bacteria, and What Really Helps
Constipation is common in autistic children, but it’s rarely simple. Learn the underlying causes, including gut bacteria and dysbiosis, and what actually helps.

Amanda Downsborough, BSc, PGDip, MSc, FMAPS
Mar 247 min read


Gluten- and Dairy-Free Diets Can Be Game-Changing for Children with Autism.
Gluten and dairy can trigger inflammation, gut permeability, and immune reactions that affect brain function in children with autism. Removing these foods may improve digestion, behaviour, and focus by reducing zonulin, histamine, and folate receptor autoantibodies. A gluten- and dairy-free diet supports the gut-brain axis, calming inflammation and helping children thrive naturally.

Amanda Downsborough, BSc, PGDip, MSc, FMAPS
Oct 7, 20255 min read
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