March Sedona Defenders Virtual Autism Expert Q&A Panel on CHD.TV

‘On September 22, 2025, the White House held a press conference on the first FDA-approved treatment for the core symptoms of autism: leucovorin (folinic acid). However, while a media frenzy followed, a lot of details were missing in the news about the specifics and nuances of this treatment method.

‘For instance, did you know that for leucovorin to be effective, your child must follow a special diet?

‘Also, leucovorin is a treatment specifically for cerebral folate deficiency, which affects 40% of children with autism.

‘In this special Q&A panel featuring the former Director of Medical Education for AutismOne, an award-winning filmmaker, and a mom who successfully used leucovorin to help her son with level 3 autism, learn about what it takes to really help a child with autism to thrive and learn more about this FDA-approved treatment and whether it might be helpful for your loved one on the autism spectrum.

‘The event will be virtual, so you can join from the comfort of your own home. Whether you came to our last event or wish you had, you will not want to miss this autism expert Q&A panel!

‘If you missed our prior events, you can watch the documentary screening of the award-winning documentary Restoring Balance: Autism Redefined prior to this Q&A panel event.

Panelists:

• Shawn Centers, M.D., D.O., M.H., FACOP — Professor of Pediatrics & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine; Chief Medical Officer, The Integrative HOPE Center of AZ

• Ryan Hetrick — Director, Restoring Balance: Autism Redefined

• Viviana Sarah Perez — Biomedical mom

Co-Hosts:

• Julie Lapidus, MSc, MSc, LMT — Author, The Autism Generation: Understanding the Autism Epidemic from Causes to Solutions; Founder & CEO, Autism Evolution

• Austin Sellevold — Community Coordinator, Children’s Health Defense Arizona Chapter

The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.

The information in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute professional medical advice.