The Cause of Autism? Are We Ready To Hear It? Better Yet, Are We Ready To Do Something About It?
You’re seeing it everywhere—suddenly, the leaders of this country are on a mission to uncover the cause of autism.
Task forces. Headlines. Press conferences.
What if the answer was sitting right in front of us this whole time?
Have we just been too scared—or too bought and paid for—to talk about it?
When you start connecting the dots between gene mutations, food chemicals, and immune stressors like vaccines, you start to see a very real (and very uncomfortable) picture emerge.
And guess what?
It’s not that hard to build a case—when you mix research with relentless passion, the pieces begin to fall into place.
You’ll either uncover the root or at least create a damn good theory.
Now let’s be clear: Autism is a spectrum for a reason.
The experience isn’t one-size-fits-all, and the causes aren’t either. But that doesn’t mean we stop asking questions. In fact, it means we ask better ones.
I will dig into my theory, but first let’s talk about what the science is already showing us – if we’re brave enough to look.
Let’s begin with Autism-Focused Gene Mutations
Gene Mutations are the second ingredient to the perfect storm of Neurodivergence and even some health related issues! I’ll talk about the first ingredient here in just a bit..
A Few Gene Mutations That Impact Brain Health:
🔹 MTHFR – This mutation impairs methylation, the body’s natural detox pathway. Without it working properly, Your body holds onto toxins like mold, mercury, and pesticides far too long. That includes trace metals found in vaccines and processed foods.
🔹 R451C & CNTNAP2 – These have been linked to disrupted brain signaling and are frequently studied in relation to autism, language delay, and neurological dysregulation.
🔹 CDSE1 – A lesser-known but powerful gene tied to cellular communication and development. More and more individuals with autism spectrum traits are testing positive for mutations in this gene.
Woah, Wait … How Did We Even Get Here?
This is the question that gets brushed off way too often. Everyone wants to know why Autism is suddenly “on the rise” or why ADHD seems like a modern epidemic. Now I’m talking about Gene Mutations, but where did they come from?
Spoiler: It didn’t come out of nowhere.
The first ingredient to the perfect storm. Rewind to the early 1980s—a time when everything started to shift.
🚨 Food production ramped up to feed a growing population, and in doing so, we traded nutrition for shelf life. Heavily processed ingredients became the norm. MSG, artificial sweeteners, and chemical preservatives were dumped into our food supply.
🌾 Glyphosate (aka Roundup) use exploded in the mid-90s, but the buildup started in the ’80s. This chemical has been linked to gut damage, endocrine disruption, and altered gene expression.
🍼 Plastic use surged—BPA, phthalates, and microplastics began invading everything from baby bottles to Tupperware.
💉 The vaccine schedule expanded dramatically in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, increasing both the number of vaccines and the frequency at which they were given. Some of these vaccines included aluminum adjuvants and trace mercury (thimerosal)—which may not be a big deal for most people, but what if someone’s detox pathway was already compromised due to a gene mutation?
⚠️ Chronic exposure to toxins, chemicals, and environmental stressors can actually damage DNA, leading to mutations that can be passed down generationally. This means some of today’s kids could be dealing with gene mutations that were created by the overload their parents or grandparents were exposed to.
Heavy Metal & Chemical Overload!
So, we start seeing a spike in things like MTHFR, R451C, CNTNAP2, and CDSE1 mutations— right alongside higher rates of Autism, ADHD, anxiety, autoimmune conditions, and learning disabilities. We then connect the dots and started genetically testing these individuals to find, YES – they typically have one or more of these mutations.
Okay, Cool… Now what? What does all of that mean?
Many of these mutations all have something in common.. They don’t allow the body to process toxins, that we are all exposed to, properly. Therefore, Autism is not “one thing.” It’s the stacking of everything:
- ☣️ Heavy metals and toxins present in trace amounts in some vaccines, public water, and food
- 🌾 Glyphosate and pesticides sprayed all over our crops continuing this awful cycle
- 🧃 Endocrine disruptors in plastic containers and food packaging
- 💩 Nutrient deficiencies and poor gut health from ultra-processed diets
See where i’m going with this? Neurological deficiencies are stemmed from layer after layer of biological stress, stacked on top of a genetic blueprint that wasn’t built to survive this modern chemical storm.
So what do you get?
A child with genetic vulnerabilities, growing up in a toxic soup.
The brain and immune system become overwhelmed.
Symptoms appear—and we give it a label and probably some medicine!
What a shit storm!
If we’re going to talk about causes publicly, I think we better start admitting the problem we created. This isn’t just some random fluke that occurred.
CALM DOWN KAREN…
I’m not an anti-vaxxer (yet).
💉 Am I Saying Vaccines Cause Autism? No.
I’m not saying vaccines cause autism. I’m also not saying Round up caused it, or food caused it. I’m saying … que the line from the movie The Hangover.. “Yeah Listen… Uhhh….We Fucked Up” and it is insane to keep pretending that one-size-fits-all medicine is working.
Vaccines contain trace metals. In a healthy system, the body processes and releases them.
But if a child has impaired methylation due to a gene mutation like MTHFR, that process might be broken.
And the worst part?
👉 These vaccines were never tested on that subset of the population.
So, when we say “safe and effective,” we have to ask: For who?
Because right now, it’s not everyone.
So, The Real Question for RFK (And Every Other Leader in Health Policy):
By the way, I love what RFK is doing; however,
Where Do We Go From Here? 🧠
It’s time we stop arguing about who’s right and ask how we’re going to help the people who are already struggling.
Here’s what we need to talk about next:
Personalized healthcare that includes gene testing before vaccines or medications are administered.
Targeted detox protocols designed to help individuals with known gene mutations eliminate built-up toxins safely.
Massive food system reform—get rid of the toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and pesticide overload in our food and water supply.
Root-cause mental and neurological care that goes deeper than just slapping on a label or handing out a prescription.
Medical Support For Broken Detox Pathways time to stop looking at this as woo woo crystal worshiping fluff and consider the science.
Can we also swallow our pride a bit and take a look at what other countries are doing that is WORKING like gene therapy?
Let’s stop acting like these disorders are random lightning strikes and start supporting the kids (and adults) who are living with the fallout.
The Unexpected Beauty of Autism ✨🧠
I can’t go on this rant without saying: there is a certain beauty in autism.
When those social-processing areas of the brain—like the amygdala or the medial prefrontal cortex—aren’t firing the way they do in neurotypical brains, something wild and beautiful happens. These individuals aren’t bogged down by the same need for approval, social fluff, or meaningless norms that most of us are constantly trying to navigate. I am convinced that they’re tuned into something far greater than we can even comprehend. (I’m also a little jealous of this part)
While the rest of us are worrying about saying the right thing or being perceived the right way, they’re existing in a completely different realm. That kind of clarity and authenticity? It’s rare, powerful, and absolutely something special.
Obviously when you are looking at it from this perspective, its easy to say, they are perfect just the way they are, stop trying to “fix” them….
But here’s the thing—we can honor the beauty without ignoring the challenges.
Even though these brilliant, unique minds operate differently, many also face debilitating symptoms. Seizures. Gut issues. Sensory overload. Nonverbal communication barriers. The goal shouldn’t be to “fix” who they are—but to help them thrive. To increase independence, reduce pain, and create a life that gives them access to the same things every human deserves: freedom, connection, health, and choice.
So while raising awareness is a start, our greatest hope shouldn’t be just “acceptance.” Our goal should be understanding the root causes, creating personalized support, and developing interventions that actually help HEAL—so these individuals can shine without suffering.
Being different shouldn’t mean being uncomfortable. Acceptance shouldn’t mean settling.
If You’re Nodding Along Right Now…
You’re not alone.
I wrote a whole book about this called “ADHD is Bullsh*t”, and it dives deeper into all of this—gene mutations, food, trauma, gut health, and everything in between. The book is not just about ADHD, it’s about finding your own root cause to an inflamed brain and doing the work to start healing!
It’s part research, part personal story, and all about finding the real root cause of what we’re seeing in so many kids today.
Just Who Do I Think I Am?
Well, I’m glad you asked.
I’m a certified holistic health and nutrition coach. Years of my life have been spent studying functional health, researching gene mutations, epigenetics, and personally testing everything from detox protocols to elimination diets on myself, my family, and clients (with a whole lot of success, by the way).
I’ve raised two boys, both of which had a front-row seat to every natural protocol I could research, reverse-engineer, and roll out. I continue to dig deep into the root causes of neurodivergence, gut-brain dysfunction, food intolerances, and more.
Oh, and yes—I wear many hats – On this blog and my social platforms, I also share home projects, travel reviews, recipes, and possibly too many thoughts on sugar and processed food. It’s a lifestyle, babe.
✨ I am a researcher, a practitioner. a mom who’s been in the thick of it, and an author who’s done the work.
But I am not a doctor. This post? It’s not medical advice, it’s educational information. Maybe even inspiration. Use it to start asking better questions. Because that’s where real change begins.
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