The Intersection of Nutrition, Mental Health, and Autism Research

This chapter examines the vital connection between nutrition and overall health, highlighting the significance of a balanced diet. It also delves into the biological aspects of social communication in autism, focusing on key neuropeptides that influence social behavior.

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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Karen Parker, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss the biology of social connections and bonding in babies, children and adults. Dr. Parker explains our current understanding of autism and autism spectrum disorders: what they are, why the incidence of autism has increased so dramatically in recent years and both the current and emerging treatments for autism. We also discuss the condition formerly called “Asperger’s.” This episode ought to be highly relevant for anyone interested in child and human development, how social bonds form, and to those curious about autism and other spectrum conditions.

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