What if your child’s autism diagnosis only tells you half the story?

In this episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona Allen sits down with Dr. Theresa Lyons, a Yale-trained scientist and mom to a non-speaking autistic daughter, to look at autism through the lens of the body, not behavior alone.

The truth is, autism is diagnosed by watching behavior. There is no blood test, no urine test, and no scan that makes the diagnosis, so what is happening inside your child’s body can get missed. You’ll learn what “on the spectrum” really means, what the research says about risk factors like heavy metals, mold, and air pollution, and why a Boston Children’s Hospital study found 37% of kids diagnosed as toddlers no longer met the criteria by age 6.

Dr. Leona and Dr. Lyons also walk through how sleep, vitamin D, and food sensitivities can change a child’s behavior and a family’s whole day.

If you’ve been told “that’s just autism” and your gut says otherwise, this conversation is for you. You’ll walk away knowing where to start, which questions to ask, and why your intuition as a parent matters.

🎧 LISTEN NOW to discover:

✅ The Diagnosis Gap: Why autism has no lab test
✅ The Spectrum: What levels 1, 2, and 3 look like
✅ The 37% Study: Kids who lose their diagnosis
✅ The Top 3 Method: Where to focus first
✅ The Sleep Link: Why poor sleep raises symptoms
✅ Parent Intuition: When to trust your gut

🔗 Resources & Next Steps:

🎁 The Truth About Seed Oils by Cherie Calbom available on Amazon

📱 Seed Oil Scout App available in  the App Store and Google Play

🌐 Connect with Dr. Theresa Lyons: NavigatingAwetism.com and Awetism.net

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💬 Connect with Dr. Leona:

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THE HEAL DEAL

I’m making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers holding you back from healing.

All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal.

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Thank you for listening! Until next time, stop chasing symptoms and start healing your metabolism.

Take care.

—
Dr. Leona Allen
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Author: A Journey to Healing | Freedom in Chains | Shop & Savor

🛑 Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen, especially if you are taking medication or managing a chronic condition.