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b"This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Lumebox, and Air Doctor.\\nOne in thirty-six children is diagnosed with autism. While 50% of the increase in diagnoses is due to increased awareness about autism, at least 50% of those diagnoses are based on an actual increase in the number of cases. Families navigating this diagnosis can often be inundated with information without proper guidance from a trusted source. Today\\u2019s guest, Dr. Suzanne Goh, joins us to break it down.\\nToday, on the Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Suzanne Goh to dive deep into autism. Dr. Goh shares the factors that can lead to a diagnosis of autism, how it is diagnosed, and what the research shows about brain changes in individuals diagnosed with autism. She also shares the top lifestyle factors, including diet and exercise, that support overall health and brain health after diagnosis, as well as the top myths. Additionally, she shares the research on environmental toxins' role in leading to a diagnosis and the protocol she follows in her clinic to support families.\\nDr. Suzanne Goh, MD, BCBA, is cofounder and chief medical officer of Cortica, the largest provider of comprehensive health services for autism in the United States. She is the former Co-Director of Columbia University\\u2019s Center for Autism and the Developing Brain, where she researched the biological causes of autism and used brain imaging to identify patterns of neural circuitry and brain chemistry. Dr. Goh is currently a faculty member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs and is a frequent speaker for parent advocacy organizations.\\xa0\\nIn this episode, Dhru and Dr. Goh dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\\n\\nWhat factors can lead to an autism diagnosis (0:00:07 / 0:00:07)\\n\\nIs the rise in autism cases related to increased awareness or an increase in actual cases (3:40 / 3:40)\\n\\nDiagnosing autism and brain changes in children (13:11 / 7:52)\\n\\nReducing the risk of an autism diagnosis and what the research shows (17:00 / 13:05)\\n\\nThe role of mitochondrial dysfunction\\xa0(24:30 / 20:36)\\n\\nWhat traditional practitioners believe about autism (31:00 25:15)\\n\\nTop myths about an autism diagnosis (37:00 / 31:00)\\n\\nThe process and protocol that Dr. Goh\\u2019s clinic follows (39:00 / 33:00)\\n\\nThe impact of a whole foods diet on behavior (45:00 / 39:15)\\n\\nThe powerful benefits of exercise and supplements for children with autism (52:00 / 46:16)\\n\\nLifestyle factors and improving how the diagnosis is expressed (59:00 / 53:00)\\n\\nDr. Goh\\u2019s patient stories (1:02:00 / 55:00)\\n\\nCo-occurring conditions that are common with autism (1:08:00 / 1:01:20)\\n\\nWhat role can medications play in the toolbox (1:13:00 / 1:07:00)\\n\\nThe impact of environmental toxins (1:22:00 / 1:16:40)\\n\\nFinal Thoughts (1:31:00/ 1:25:00)\\n\\n\\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\\nDr. Goh\\u2019s new book, Magnificent Minds\\xa0\\n\\nTo learn more about Dr. Goh, follow her on Instagram or her website.\\xa0\\n\\nOptimize your Omega-3 levels by choosing a quality fish oil made by and used by the best. Go to livemomentous.com and enter promo code DHRU to get 20% off any order.\\xa0\\nLumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device!\\xa0That's over 40% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device.\\xa0\\nAirDoctor is offering my community $300 off. Just go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ to clean up your home\\u2019s air and feel better today.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"