About this episode
Welcome to Episode 279 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, I’m joined by Dr. Debby Hamilton, a pediatrician and functional medicine expert who specializes in supporting children with autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, and other complex chronic conditions. She’s the author of Preventing Autism and ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During, and After Pregnancy and currently serves as the Director of Product Education and Clinical Research at NutraMedix. On this podcast, we focus on uncovering the root causes that parents can address to help their child thrive. And in this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked yet critical areas — mitochondrial dysfunction. When the body’s energy production is compromised, kids can’t run on all cylinders. Helping restore that energy at the cellular level can be a game-changer. The secret this week is… Address the ENERGY CRISIS You'll Discover: Why Mitochondrial Dysfunction Is So Common in Autism (3:16) Subtle Signs of Low Cellular Energy Parents Can Look For (5:45) How the OAT Test and MitoSwab Provide Useful Clues (14:34) Why Tylenol and Other Common Meds Damage Mitochondria (25:25) How Nutrition and Fats Support Brain Growth and Function (28:55) Why Protein and Fat at Every Meal Is Non-Negotiable (33:49) Why Recovery Is a Step-by-Step Journey, Not a Quick Fix (36:31) About Our Guest: Dr. Debby Hamilton is a pediatrician and functional medicine expert specializing in children with autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, mood and behavioral issues, and other complex chronic conditions. She is the author of Preventing Autism and ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During & After Pregnancy and serves as the Director of Product Education and Clinical Research at NutraMedix. Dr. Hamilton has over two decades of experience helping families uncover and address root causes so kids can thrive. drdebbyhamilton.com | nutramedix.com References In This Episode: Preventing Autism and ADHD by Dr. Debby Hamilton APS Episode 272 - AVOID THIS Popular Drug To Protect Development Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.