Getting to the Root
Children with autism and other neurological differences often face challenges that go beyond behavior or learning. Growing research shows that gut health plays a critical role in brain function, mood regulation, immunity, and overall wellbeing, especially for children with special needs.
Getting to the Root is a For WellBeing initiative focused on education, nourishment, and practical support for families. Our goal is to help parents understand how gut health impacts neurological conditions and to provide simple, realistic tools they can use at home to support their children’s wellbeing.
Getting to the Root is a For WellBeing initiative focused on education, nourishment, and practical support for families. Our goal is to help parents understand how gut health impacts neurological conditions and to provide simple, realistic tools they can use at home to support their children’s wellbeing.
Supporting Children With Special Needs Through Gut Health
Why Gut Health Matters
Scientific research published on PubMed shows that:
• Up to 70 percent of children with autism experience gastrointestinal issues, including inflammation and digestive imbalance
• The gut and brain are directly connected through the gut-brain axis, influencing behavior, focus, emotional regulation, and immune response
• A diverse and balanced microbiome plays a key role in neurological signaling and inflammation control, both critical for developing brains
When gut health is supported, many families report improvements in digestion, comfort, mood, and daily functioning.
• Up to 70 percent of children with autism experience gastrointestinal issues, including inflammation and digestive imbalance
• The gut and brain are directly connected through the gut-brain axis, influencing behavior, focus, emotional regulation, and immune response
• A diverse and balanced microbiome plays a key role in neurological signaling and inflammation control, both critical for developing brains
When gut health is supported, many families report improvements in digestion, comfort, mood, and daily functioning.
How We Support Families
Getting to the Root focuses on practical, accessible education, not overwhelming protocols.
We support families through:
• Educational workshops that explain the gut-brain connection in simple, parent-friendly language
• Partnerships with trusted brands such as Lifeway Kefir, known for clinically studied probiotics
• Kefir sampling and food demonstrations that show how to incorporate gut-supportive foods into everyday meals
• Easy, kid-friendly recipes designed to simplify meal preparation while improving gut health
Our approach meets families where they are, offering realistic solutions that fit into daily life.
We support families through:
• Educational workshops that explain the gut-brain connection in simple, parent-friendly language
• Partnerships with trusted brands such as Lifeway Kefir, known for clinically studied probiotics
• Kefir sampling and food demonstrations that show how to incorporate gut-supportive foods into everyday meals
• Easy, kid-friendly recipes designed to simplify meal preparation while improving gut health
Our approach meets families where they are, offering realistic solutions that fit into daily life.
Why This Project Matters
Parents of children with special needs are often overwhelmed, exhausted, and searching for answers. Getting to the Root provides clarity, community, and guidance, empowering families with knowledge and tools that can make a meaningful difference.
This work is about supporting children from the inside out, helping them feel better, function better, and thrive.
This work is about supporting children from the inside out, helping them feel better, function better, and thrive.
Support the Project
Your support helps us expand education, provide resources to families, and bring gut-health-focused experiences to more children who need them.
Together, we can help families get to the root
of wellbeing.
Together, we can help families get to the root
of wellbeing.