Lara is joined by Vicky, a naturopathic nutritionist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, shares an inspiring case study of a child named Warner who was once diagnosed with severe non-verbal autism. Over three years of dedicated work, Vicky and Warner's mother implemented personalized dietary changes and holistic therapies, leading to remarkable improvements in Warner's behaviour and cognitive abilities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying health issues that can contribute to severe symptoms often misattributed to autism, such as inflammation and histamine intolerance. Vicky highlights the significance of individualized approaches to treatment, the role of hydration, and the impact of foundational health practices.

KEY TAKEWAYS

Healing Journey: The process of healing behavioural and learning symptoms in children with neurodevelopmental disorders is a long-term journey that requires patience and understanding.

Dietary Considerations: A personalized approach to diet is crucial for children with autism and ADHD. Common dietary recommendations, such as a paleo diet, may not be suitable for all children, especially those with specific intolerances like histamine or salicylates.

BEST MOMENTS

That isn't autism. That is severe imbalance in the body." - Vicky

"If you look at most recipes that are paleo, they're using like tons of almond flour, all the berries, all the dark chocolate and greens in abundance." - Vicky

"If you can't absorb fat, basically, all the antioxidants are fat-soluble vitamins." - Vicky

GUEST BIOS

Vicky—is mum to Rose, her remarkable  autistic daughter. With a background in health sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, she's been fascinated by the human body for as long as she can remember. She was originally on track to become an NHS dietitian, but when life with Rose became more complex after Jack was born, everything changed. She threw myself into learning everything she could about autism, neurodevelopment, and ultimately, root-cause healing—a compassionate, whole-person approach that simply made more sense to me. The Happy Healthy Unicorn was born from that journey—a place she desperately wished existed when she first began searching for answers. A space grounded in science and heart, created for families raising exceptional children who deserve more than vague answers and endless waitlists. Rose’s progress has amazed us all. Vicky doesn't don’t take a moment of it for granted. Rose was her greatest teacher—helping Vicky not only understand her world, but also uncover things about her own body had been trying to tell her for years. Rose taught Vicky more about life and the incredible power of the human body to heal than all the years of study ever could. Supporting her showed me how to heal myself—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Today, Vicky helps families do the same—combining science, lived experience, and deep compassion to guide others.

HOST BIO

Lara Barnes a successful woman in tech found herself managing behavioural, learning and speech difficulties with her son, she learn functional neurology and how to change the brain to correct his symptoms and build his left brain. The Building the Brain Podcast is for parents needing to understand how to help their children and show them what can be done to change little lives to allow them to shine and be their best version

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