We’ve all heard of getting butterflies in your stomach when you feel nervous, so it should be no surprise that when you’re taking care of your mental health, good gut health is a must. After all, our gut is our second brain. There’s so much to explore when it comes to the connection between gut health and mental health, including the connection between gut health, autism, and ADHD.

When most people think of a person with Autism, they think of a white male. My second child is an African American female. This is our story. From the moment my husband and I brought her home from the hospital, she was extremely sensitive to light and sound.