Autism and GMOs?
When Mike and Linda Gioscia’s son, Ethan, was diagnosed with autism, the parents investigated possible causes.
Immediately they cut out sugar, then switched to organic food. Next they started researching genetically modified organisms.
The information Mike and Linda found was overwhelming, unclear, and confusing, so they made their own call. Even without scientific evidence of harm, they decided to cut out GMOs.
“Now we’re at the point where all the answers come from us,” Mike said.
Can a Non-GMO affect autism? Original Photo here: http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-10-08/genetically-modified-food-worries-outstrip-science
Kudos for following their instincts and doing what they think is right for their child. Anyone whose ever had a child diagnosed with autism knows a parent does whatever he/she can to alleviate contributing behavioral factors. And it’s a question they are not alone in asking — is there a link between autism and GMOs?
Of course there are those who say the GMO scare is similar to fear of vaccinations causing autism. But for the Gioscia’s, the results from changing Ethan’s diet are clear.
“He’s right in the middle of the class,'” Linda said. “And your jaw just drops thinking, ‘He’s right in the middle now. We were just hoping he could be in this class, never mind at that level.’”
To read this article, written by Rupa Shenoy, in its entirety, visit:
http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-10-08/genetically-modified-food-worries-outstrip-science
