Functional Medicine Support for Kids with Autism
When your child is dealing with digestive issues, food reactions, sleep struggles, skin problems, or ongoing inflammation, it only makes sense to look deeper. We help families investigate the health pieces that may be adding to the load.
This is not one-size-fits-all care. We take a root-cause, whole-child approach to understand what may be contributing to symptoms and help you build a practical plan.
You know when something feels off.
A lot of parents are told that digestive symptoms, poor sleep, chronic congestion, eczema, food reactions, or intense dysregulation are just things to manage.
Sometimes they are, but many times they are signs that your child’s body is under more stress than it should be.
My job is to help you look deeper and more systematically.
Many families come in dealing with things like:
Digestive Issues
Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, reflux, stomach pain
Food Reactions
Sensitivities, picky eating, restricted diet, mealtime stress
Skin + Immune Issues
Eczema, chronic congestion, frequent illness
Sleep Problems
Trouble falling asleep, night waking, restless sleep
Behavior + Regulation
Irritability, overwhelm, big reactions, difficulty settling
You Want to Dig Deeper
You feel like there is more going on than you have been told
A root-cause approach for the whole child
I’m Dr. Jen Doriott, DC, the founder of Vital Source Functional Medicine. I help clients take a deeper look at chronic health issues through a functional medicine lens, with a focus on root causes, practical strategy, and real-life application.
My approach is thoughtful, personalized, and grounded in the belief that the body often gives us signals long before anyone connects the dots.
I do not chase symptoms one at a time, and I don’t brush things off as, “that’s just autism.”
I look at the bigger picture: nutrition, digestion, inflammation, lifestyle, environmental inputs, sleep, stress physiology, and the timeline of when things changed.
If you made it here, I believe it’s for a reason, and I would be honored to work with you.
Here’s How it Works
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We go through your child’s history, current concerns, timeline, and goals.
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We order advanced lab testing if warranted to help us identify root cause contributors.
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I review the case in depth and identify the most important areas to address first.
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You get practical next steps that may include testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and support strategies.
This is a good fit if:
You want to look deeper than symptom management alone
Your child has ongoing health issues affecting daily life
You are open to nutrition and lifestyle change
You want a thoughtful, individualized plan
This is not the right fit if:
You are looking for a quick fix
You want someone to promise specific outcomes
You are not in a place to make any changes at home
You want purely medication-based care
FAQs
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I support children with autism who may also be dealing with health issues like digestive symptoms, food reactions, sleep disruption, skin issues, and other signs that the body may be under stress. I do not position this work as a cure for autism.
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We work with children ages 18 months and older.
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When appropriate, yes. Recommendations depend on the child’s history, symptoms, and goals.
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Yes, all visits are conducted virtually. We can work with anyone in the United States.
NY and NJ have certain restrictions - if you live in one of those states please inquire before booking.
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You will get clear next steps, but good care starts with understanding the full picture. Recommendations are based on the case, not a generic template.
If you have a sense there is more to the story, you are probably right.
Let’s take a deeper look at what may be contributing to your child’s health challenges and build a smarter plan from there.