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91. Can Autism Be Reversed? What the Latest Research Shows
What if everything you were told about autism was incomplete?
In this episode of Holistically Healthy, Sydona Tregoning sits down with Dr Theresa Lyons, autism educator and researcher, to explore what autism really means beyond the diagnosis. For many families, an autism diagnosis feels like a full stop. But Dr Lyons challenges that belief with science, lived experience, and emerging research that suggests a more nuanced story.
They discuss what autism is, how an autism diagnosis is based largely on observation, and why that can leave parents feeling lost. If you have ever searched for signs of autism in children or wondered about autism treatment options, this conversation offers a grounded and hopeful perspective.
Dr Lyons shares the latest data showing that autism is not always lifelong and explains how functional medicine approaches such as diet, sleep, and inflammation can influence autism symptoms. The discussion also addresses late autism diagnosis in adults and the tension between identity and health. Is autism something you are, or is it something your body is navigating?
This episode does not promise miracles. It emphasizes consistency, mindset, and individualized care. Autism and diet, sleep quality, emotional regulation, and family support all play a role. The key is understanding the chemistry of the person in front of you rather than applying a one size fits all solution. If autism spectrum conversations have felt rigid or discouraging, this episode opens the door to possibility.
What if the label is only the beginning of the story, and not the ending?
CONNECT WITH SYDONA TREGONING
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CONNECT WITH DR. THERESA LYONS
Website: navigatingawetism.com
YouTube: Navigating AWEtism with Theresa Lyons, PhD
Instagram: navigating_awetism/
Facebook: Navigating AWEtism
LinkedIn: Theresa Lyons PhD
TikTok: navigatingawetism
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What if everything you were told about autism was incomplete?
In this episode of Holistically Healthy, Sydona Tregoning sits down with Dr Theresa Lyons, autism educator and researcher, to explore what autism really means beyond the diagnosis. For many families, an autism diagnosis feels like a full stop. But Dr Lyons challenges that belief with science, lived experience, and emerging research that suggests a more nuanced story.
They discuss what autism is, how an autism diagnosis is based largely on observation, and why that can leave parents feeling lost. If you have ever searched for signs of autism in children or wondered about autism treatment options, this conversation offers a grounded and hopeful perspective.
Dr Lyons shares the latest data showing that autism is not always lifelong and explains how functional medicine approaches such as diet, sleep, and inflammation can influence autism symptoms. The discussion also addresses late autism diagnosis in adults and the tension between identity and health. Is autism something you are, or is it something your body is navigating?
This episode does not promise miracles. It emphasizes consistency, mindset, and individualized care. Autism and diet, sleep quality, emotional regulation, and family support all play a role. The key is understanding the chemistry of the person in front of you rather than applying a one size fits all solution. If autism spectrum conversations have felt rigid or discouraging, this episode opens the door to possibility.
What if the label is only the beginning of the story, and not the ending?
CONNECT WITH SYDONA TREGONING
Website: Vitality Coaching
Instagram: Instagram (@sydona_t)
For supplements
Fullscript https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/stregoning/signup
Use the link above and get 15-20% off physician grade supplements when you create an account
CONNECT WITH DR. THERESA LYONS
Website: navigatingawetism.com
YouTube: Navigating AWEtism with Theresa Lyons, PhD
Instagram: navigating_awetism/
Facebook: Navigating AWEtism
LinkedIn: Theresa Lyons PhD
TikTok: navigatingawetism