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🚀 Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)! In this episode we explore the science, myths, and cutting-edge research shaping the future of autism treatment and diagnosis. 🧩

👉 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The health risks & co-occurring conditions linked to autism (sleep disorders, epilepsy, gut health & more)

✅ How sensory sensitivities & communication challenges impact daily life

✅ The latest research on medications for autism (antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants & mood stabilizers)

✅ AI-powered diagnosis & genetic testing – the future of autism detection

✅ The gut-brain connection – Can your microbiome affect autism symptoms?

✅ Folate & autism – Could this vitamin play a key role in development?

✅ Brain scans, early intervention & personalized treatments

🎧 This is the episode for you if…

✔️ You’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver looking for science-backed insights

✔️ You want to learn about the latest autism research & breakthroughs

✔️ You’re autistic or love someone who is & want to separate facts from fiction

✔️ You enjoy medical deep dives with a fun, engaging twist!

💡 Don’t Miss These Key Topics:

📌 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

📌 01:01 – Recap of Part 1

📌 02:28 – Health Risks & Co-Occurring Conditions

📌 04:51 – Challenges in Managing Common Illnesses

📌 13:56 – Medications & Treatments for Autism

📌 22:33 – Therapies & Latest Advances in Autism Research

📌 23:59 – Early Detection & AI in Autism Diagnosis

📌 25:05 – Brain Scans & Autism

📌 26:19 – Genetic Research & Personalized Medicine

📌 27:25 – New Medicines & Breakthrough Therapies

📌 29:02 – The Role of Gut Health in Autism

📌 30:16 – Folate & Autism: A Surprising Connection?

📌 36:56 – The Future of Autism Research

📌 37:41 – Debunking the Biggest Autism Myths

🔬 Sources & Scientific Research Mentioned:

• CDC: Autism & Health Risks

• Latest Research on Gut Health & Autism

• AI in Autism Diagnosis – Harvard Study

• Folate & Autism Study – NIH

Full list of citations on video version of this episode on YouTube.

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