Why are autism rates rising—and what are we missing? 🧩

In today’s episode of @bendy_bodies, integrative pediatrician Dr. Pejman Katiraei explains why the increase in autism diagnoses isn’t just due to better testing.

He explores potential root causes—including environmental stressors, immune system imbalances, mast cell activation (MCAS), and the body’s deeper responses to modern life.

This is a powerful, nuanced conversation that invites us to rethink how we understand and support neurodivergent children.

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