In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel breaks down the truth about autism — why cases have skyrocketed, what’s really behind it, and most importantly, what parents can do to help their child thrive.

He explains how autism isn’t genetically predetermined but develops from a “perfect storm” of stressors that overwhelm the nervous system — from birth trauma and toxins to prenatal stress. A key focus is the vagus nerve, which connects the brain to every organ system and often gets injured during birth, leading to inflammation, stress overload, and developmental delays.

The good news: when the nervous system is restored and regulated through Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic care, kids can unlock their potential. Parents will leave this episode with clarity, confidence, and hope for healing.

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Key Topics Covered:

• 3:07 – Why autism rates have risen from 1 in 3,500 to 1 in 36 children
• 5:38 – Genetics: predisposition vs. predetermination
• 7:27 – The “perfect storm” of stressors leading to autism
• 18:33 – The “Three T’s” of toxins, traumas, and thoughts
• 32:55 – How birth trauma impacts the vagus nerve
• 48:35 – What happens when the nervous system gets stuck in “stress mode”
• 56:25 – Why Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic care is often the missing

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Relevant Research

A Review on the Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System During Fetal Development

Incidence of Pre-, Peri-, and Post-Natal Birth and Developmental Problems of Children with Sensory Processing Disorder and Children with Autism Spectrum

Association of Cesarean Delivery With Risk of Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders in the Offspring

Increased Risk of Autism Development in Children Whose Mothers Experienced Birth Complications or Received Labor and Delivery Drugs

Incidence of Somatic Dysfunction in Healthy Newborns

Association Between Obstetric Mode of Delivery and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Population-Based Sibling Design Study

The Cerebellum, Sensitive Periods, and Autism

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