I don’t pretend to be an expert, these are just my observations of children associated with my family described as being “on the spectrum”, my oldest grandson, was limited verbally as a baby , but our daughter changed his diet. She eliminated processed food, dyes, preservatives and increased vitamin intake (I don’t recall all the specifics ), he has utilized programs available, and at 15, in his second years of AP/college credit courses. He’s a wonderfully kind young gentleman, that sometimes has difficulties, and works hard every day to assimilate with those around him but their brains just function a little bit different. He doesn’t like anyone in (or near) his bubble, that’s just his thing. I always ask BEFORE I just hug him (I’m a hugger). I had the pleasure of watching him when his momma went back to work after he was born. As a baby, he would sit there and watch and listen as I worked the phones talking to legislators about healthcare issues. By the time he went to first grade,