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07/03/2026
What I told the federal government about autism and what it means for your family.
This spring, I stood before the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) and shared our son Theo's story. Theo is nonspeaking, he wasn't eating, and his body was in a state of war with itself. The clinical system had very little to offer us.
What we found through relentless research and an incredible community of parents and practitioners is what we now call The Theo Protocol — and I believe it can help your family too.
Here's what we covered with the federal government:
🌿 Gut-Brain Axis & FMT — Theo went from refusing all food to eating a wide variety after F***l Microbiota Transplant. The research is real. The outcomes matter.
🔬 Neuroinflammation & Stem Cell Therapy — Inflammation may be driving symptoms for many children. We're advocating for clinical access to therapies that are already showing promise.
🗣️ Spelling to Communicate (S2C) — Every mind deserves a voice. Nonspeaking doesn't mean nothing to say. We need insurance and schools to recognize this.
These interventions didn't come from a doctor handing us a pamphlet. They came from parents who asked questions the system wasn't asking.
If you're newly navigating a diagnosis — or you've hit a wall after years in this world — there is more to explore. The research is moving. The community is strong. You are not alone.
Read the full post at the link below 👇
📖 https://purelivingfamily.com/blogs/news/what-i-told-the-federal-government-about-autism-the-theo-protocol
What I Told the Federal Government About Autism: The Theo Protocol Our IACC testimony on autism: FMT for food restriction, neuroinflammation, stem cell therapy access, and Spelling to Communicate for nonspeaking children. The Theo Protocol.
Sometimes raising a special needs child means getting creative with how you take care of yourself. Today, while my son played at the playground, I walked laps around the playset and got in 5,500 steps — all while staying close and keeping my eyes on him.
As special needs parents, life doesn’t always give us the perfect window for self-care or exercise. But that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Sometimes movement looks like a gym, and sometimes it looks like laps around a playground. Either way, it counts.
That’s what the is all about — finding ways to move, heal, and show up for ourselves, even in the middle of the chaos. Because when we take care of ourselves, we’re better equipped to care for the ones who need us most.
Day 27 of the challenge. Keep going. The small steps matter.
🌿 Day 11 of the 🌿
Today’s 45 minutes of movement was spent hike-running in nature.
Research suggests that exercising outdoors can improve mood, reduce stress, increase energy, and help us feel more connected to the world around us. There’s something powerful about stepping away from screens, responsibilities, and the noise of everyday life to move among the trees and fresh air.
As a special needs parent, these moments are more than just exercise. They give me an opportunity to reset, breathe deeply, process difficult emotions, and return to my family with greater patience, gratitude, and resilience.
No matter where you are on your wellness journey, remember that movement doesn’t have to be perfect to be beneficial. Sometimes all it takes is getting outside and taking that first step.
How did you move your body today?
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06/08/2026
45 minutes is 3% of your day
You deserve that time for you
Walk, Hike, Practice Yoga, Etc.
Your body needs movement
The world demands so much from you
Fill your cup first
So you can serve your world
Your special needs child
Deserves the best version of you
Make time for yourself
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