Being a mom is tough. Being an autism mom is tough! I try to lookout for anything new pertaining to autism.  In my quest for information I came across an article titled

"DOES VITAMIN D HELP AUTISM "

I was curious, so I continued to look for research on the topic . Low and behold I was liking what I was reading.  The research and case studies showed that kids with a VITAMIN D  deficiency benefited from VITAMIN D once their levels increased.  I suspected my daughter levels were low . Her diet consists of about 10 things and her time out in the sun depends on the weather. I reached out to her pediatrician and found out I could safely give her 600 IU a day . A higher dose would require blood work.  She was on that dose for quite a while.  The dose of  600 I U was effective.  She needed to mole removed from her scalp and the doctor required blood work to be done. I asked her to check my daughter's VITAMIN D levels and they were incredibly low. Her doctor recommended we give her 2000 mg of D3 daily to normalize her levels . After about 3 months ,I started to see improved eye contact,  she responded to her name quicker, and she was talking more. She is still on 2000 mg a day . In addition to the improvements I just mentioned,  her mood is better . 

Now this is what the case studies reported. 14% of  autistic children had severe VITAMIN D deficiencies, and 43% had moderate insufficient kevels of VITAMIN D. The studies also showed that after 4 months VITAMIN D significantly improved the core symptoms of autism in anout 75% of those children studied. 

Researchers assessed VITAMIN D levels, social maturity and autism severity at the beginning and end of the study. Researchers found improvement in cognitive awareness, social awareness, social cognition and decreased repetitive movement.  

The most recent article I have read was in  AUTISM PARENTING  it highlights the research from February 2022. 

I saw positive changes from VITAMIN D in my daughter,  but every situation is unique. I am not a medical doctor, so please check with your child's doctor to get his or her opinion. 

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