Whole body Autism

Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a

person communicates ,and how they relate to and experience the world around them.  Physically, autistic people havedecreased antioxidant capability (Liu et al,2022), and high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which cause oxidative stress (Pangrazzi, et al 2020). Many studies have demonstrated that oxidative stress plays a crucial part in disease process, with industrial chemicals contributing to symptom severity (Gorini et al, 2014),  and can be a reason why autistics have more health related problems and shorter life expectancy than the general population.

The effects of chronic stress and complex trauma are far-reaching and affect all areas of the person’s life. It is most important that healthcare professionals are aware of the complicated interactions between the severity of autistic symptoms, social trauma and physical health, and the ways magic mushrooms can improve the mental and physical health outcomes for adults on the spectrum.

-Georgina g. Bailey, 2024