Question 1

Do kids without Autism experience an Awakening? If so what does it look like?

Accepted Answer

For kids who are not on the spectrum and not under the sedating effects of propionic acid, you will not witness the same obvious signs of awakening and determining the correct dose of inulin can be confusing.  The awakening can present with increased anxiety (stimming, repetitive behavior, insomnia, tearfulness) or more aggression behavior. The anxiety and aggression are just the effects of noradrenaline (the body’s natural fight or flight hormone) release from autonomic dysfunction.  As the autonomics recover, these behaviors will improve over several weeks to a few months. While, often disruptive to parents, this is normal and will settle as the autonomics get more recovery.

Question 2

Do kids without Autism experience an Awakening? If so what does it look like?

Accepted Answer

For kids who are not on the spectrum and not under the sedating effects of propionic acid, you will not witness the same obvious signs of awakening and determining the correct dose of inulin can be confusing.  The awakening can present with increased anxiety (stimming, repetitive behavior, insomnia, tearfulness) or more aggression behavior. The anxiety and aggression are just the effects of noradrenaline (the body’s natural fight or flight hormone) release from autonomic dysfunction.  As the autonomics recover, these behaviors will improve over several weeks to a few months. While, often disruptive to parents, this is normal and will settle as the autonomics get more recovery.