Hosts Paul and Gino sit down with scientist and independent researcher Nuriye Sinem Berthier. With a rich background in chemistry, pharmacology, genetics, and biochemistry, and personal experience as a parent navigating autism, Sinem offers a unique lens on child development, neurodiversity, and the microbiome.
She introduces her Autism Cascade Hypothesis, highlighting how early-life environmental factors—including birth method, feeding choices, and gut health—may influence neurodevelopment. Sinem also discusses the critical role of probiotics, fermented foods, and cultural perspectives in supporting healthy development.
This conversation blends cutting-edge science with lived experience, empowering families with new insights and sparking dialogue on how culture shapes our understanding of neurodiversity.
Connect With Nuriye Sinem Berthier
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sinem-berthier
Orcid Account: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5840-7957
Journal Articles:
1. Proposing the Autism Cascade Hypothesis: A Novel Mechanistic Framework Linking Dietary Peptides, Neuroimmune Activation, and Developmental Timing. https://zenodo.org/records/17007271
2. Cascading Pathways in Autism: A New Clinical Lens on Early Pediatric Intervention. https://zenodo.org/records/17019400
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