The FFWI Blog

Is Your Child's Genetics A Major Culprit In Their ADHD or Autism Symptoms?

adhd-autism-genetic-testing
As parents of children with ADHD and/or Autism, I know that you are often searching for answers as to why your child struggles when other children seem to be able to live a more "normal" life. You see other children eating whatever they want, spending as much time as they wish on their screens, and still doing relatively well at school and at home. You know this has never been the way for your child. And this leaves you wanting to better understand the "why" behind your child's struggles while f…

Read more…

To The Incredible Moms of Children with ADHD and Autism…Thank You

adhd-autism-mom-1

After well over a decade of working in this field of helping children with ADHD and Autism it took me all of 5 seconds in coming up with an idea for an article in the month which includes Mother’s Day.

It is an article of gratitude. Gratitude for the mothers out there that without them, what I do becomes impossible. Moms have looked to me over the years to order and interpret the right lab tests for their child, to be a sounding board for their worries and concerns about their child’s brain hea…

Read more…

Have an ADHD Child Addicted to Technology? Consistency is Key

adhd-autism-screen-time

Dwight Franklin, MSOM, AP

When working with families that come into my office, it is a common occurrence that overuse of technology by the child is the cause of a great deal of stress and turmoil within the household. This stress and turmoil from this technology addiction can often have far-reaching effects that go well beyond the confines of the family home. The turbulence that can result from an inability on the child's part to handle the vast stimulation of the online world can be tremendous…

Read more…

The Role of Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities in ADHD

adhd-autism-food
It is my estimation that about 9 out of every 10 phone calls I get from parents inquiring about my services are calling because they are looking for natural, holistic ways of helping their child's ADHD symptoms. These symptoms may include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and focus concerns. I very quickly explain to them that while we can make tremendous strides in those areas of concern through the implementation of very specific nutraceuticals, there is nothing that will be more beneficial to helpi…

Read more…

The Most Beneficial Lab Test For A Child with ADHD To Improve Overall Brain Health

photo-1687360441470-6c9b3807749d
Many families that come to my office are simply not sure where to start. There are so many therapies and modalities out there and often they can be difficult to fit in the family's budget. After over a decade of working in the world of Brain Health and helping kids with ADHD and Autism, I have found NOTHING as valuable as starting with the appropriate lab testing. It often starts a person, very quickly, on the correct food therapy and nutritional supplement program that meets their specific need…

Read more…

5 TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD'S ADHD Behavioral Concerns WITHOUT MEDS

photo-1513807016779-d51c0c026263

Dwight Franklin, MSOM, AP

Concerned and fearful because your ADHD child is struggling with focus at school or behaving badly at home? Has your pediatrician suggested medication?

It’s common. All too common, in fact. And no parent is ever ecstatic to put their child on prescription drugs, even if it can be effective.

Trust that parental instinct. There are other ways to help your child potentially reduce or eliminate the need for medication.

I’ve worked with so many children who’ve had …

Read more…