Constipation can be easy to normalize, but Dr. Sheila Kilbane sees it as an important window into how well a child’s body is functioning. In this episode, she shares a practical, foundational approach to helping children move toward consistent, comfortable bowel movements. The secret this week is… Constipation Is An IMPORTANT Clue
Welcome to Episode 330 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Dr. Sheila Kilbane is back, and this conversation focuses on something that affects many children with autism and other developmental challenges: constipation.
Sheila explains that constipation isn’t limited to a child simply not going regularly. Straining, discomfort, hard stools, or a history of skipped days can all matter.
And addressing it isn’t just about getting things moving.
Healthy elimination plays an important role in digestion, nutrient absorption, the microbiome, detoxification, comfort, sleep, and even behavior.
Sheila walks through the method she has developed over more than 20 years, beginning with the fundamentals before moving toward more complex interventions.
Her approach is refreshingly methodical: strengthen the foundation, change one variable at a time, pay attention to what happens, and build from there.
The secret this week is…
Constipation Is An IMPORTANT Clue
Sheila Kilbane, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician trained in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil. She is the founder of Infinite Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the author of Healthy Kids, Happy Moms: 7 Steps to Heal and Prevent Common Childhood Illnesses. Dr. Kilbane combines conventional and integrative medicine to help identify and address underlying contributors to childhood health challenges. Her work focuses on building a strong physiological foundation through nutrition, digestion, gut health, inflammation reduction, and other foundational factors. Her newest ebook, Constipated to Consistent, provides parents with a step-by-step approach to understanding and addressing constipation.
https://sheilakilbane.com/
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