We are in the midst of a childhood epidemic of autism, ADHD, learning disorders and mood disorders.

Here is the reality:

• The National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System (NASS) Report of 2018 estimates autism's prevalence in Canada as 1 in 66 children. A gender breakdown looks like 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls.

• The Ontario Child Health Study found 6.1% of 4-16 year olds have ADHD, with the Quebec Child Mental Health Survey found slightly lower rates at 5.4%. ADHD can exist with or without hyperactivity (troubles sitting still, fidgeting), and with or without attention deficit (problems in school or at home).

• Statistics Canada states that 3.2% of Canadian children have a learning disability.

• Mental health issues such as anxiety impact children as well. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association 3% of children and youth experience anxiety.

  When you start to put all of those things together, it’s easy to see that our kids brains are suffering.

  The ABC’s of Kid’s Brains

  A: autism, attention problems, anxiety
  B: behavioural issues, brain dysfunction
  C: children can’t cope

Here is a discussion on neuro-inflammation in your child’s brain, and what you can do about it.