Autism Support at the Centre for Biological Medicine
Root-cause healing for children on the autism spectrum
A New Perspective on Autism Care
At the Centre for Biological Medicine, we don’t view autism through a narrow lens of labels or limitations. Instead, we see each child as a unique individual, with incredible potential, whose mind and body deserve care, understanding, and support.
Led by Dr. Karim Dhanani, ND, our clinic offers a biological, functional, and naturopathic approach to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our mission is to uncover the underlying contributors to your child’s symptoms and support their body’s natural ability to regulate, connect, and thrive.
🧠 Autism Is Not One Thing
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, often accompanied by other challenges such as:
• Digestive disturbances (constipation, bloating, food sensitivities)
• Speech and language delays
• Sensory processing issues
• Immune dysregulation
• Sleep disorders
• Anxiety and behavioral difficulties
Rather than addressing these symptoms in isolation, we look beneath the surface to identify and treat the physiological imbalances contributing to them.
🌿 Our Root-Cause Approach to ASD
1. Comprehensive Intake & Functional Testing
We begin with an in-depth case history and specialized testing to evaluate areas commonly affected in children with autism, including:
• Gut health & microbiome imbalances
• Food sensitivities and intolerances
• Heavy metal and environmental toxicity
• Nutritional and mineral deficiencies
• Mitochondrial function and oxidative stress
• Immune and inflammatory markers
This helps us understand your child’s unique biology, not just their diagnosis.
2. Personalized Care Plans
Based on testing and observation, we develop a custom plan designed to reduce inflammation, restore gut-brain balance, and support neurological development. Plans may include:
• Dietary interventions (e.g. gluten/casein-free, low-oxalate, or low-inflammation diets)
• Gut healing protocols and probiotics
• Detoxification support (gently and age-appropriately)
• Targeted nutritional supplementation (e.g. zinc, B6, magnesium, omega-3s)
• Homeopathy or bioenergetic therapies
• Immune and mitochondrial support
• Parental coaching and lifestyle guidance
This helps us understand your child’s unique biology, not just their diagnosis.
3. Collaboration, Not Conflict
Our care is complementary, not a replacement for educational, behavioral, or developmental therapies. We often collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to provide well-rounded support.
We also work closely with parents—because you are the expert on your child—and we believe in empowering families with knowledge and tools to create healing at home.
✨ Real Healing Takes Time—and a Team
We don’t promise “cures.” What we do offer is a clear path forward, guided by science, compassion, and a deep belief in your child’s capacity to grow, learn, and connect more fully with the world around them.
Small changes can make big differences. Improved sleep, reduced tantrums, clearer language, better digestion, stronger immune response—these are the building blocks of transformation.
🗓️ Book An Appointment
If you’re looking for answers, hope, or a more natural approach to supporting your child with autism, we invite you to speak with Dr. Dhanani.
📞 Let’s explore your child’s needs and how we can help.