"There is hope for our kids. They don’t have to be trapped inside their own minds."

At the end of the 2014–15 school year, when my daughter Kayla was finishing third grade, she was evaluated and diagnosed with a language processing disorder.

Schoolwork was very difficult for her, and it became increasingly hard to keep her attention. Homework often took hours each night.

The special education teacher recommended ADD or ADHD medication, but I didn’t feel that was the right approach for Kayla. I believed there had to be other ways to support her.

I decided to change our family’s eating habits. I began reading labels, greatly reduced sugar and processed foods, chose organic options whenever possible, and tried to limit gluten.

The following school year, Kayla began speech and language therapy twice a week and showed some improvement.

At home, however, she continued to struggle with homework and disliked going to school. Many mornings ended in tears by the time I dropped her off.

By the end of that year, I felt exhausted and discouraged, but I was determined not to give up on my daughter.

That summer, I read extensively about ADD, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Many of the behaviors I observed began to make more sense.

Much of what I read discussed a possible connection between gut health and overall well-being.

From there, I turned to AIM products, which I had used myself since childhood. As a family, we had incorporated various nutritional products into our daily routines.

I included a FloraFood capsule in Kayla’s daily routine and continued other family nutrition practices.

By the fall of 2016, her teacher noted improvements in Kayla’s attention and school performance. Homework became more manageable, and her classroom experience improved.

At recess, she began playing with other children, and her confidence noticeably increased.

She continued meeting with a therapist twice a week. Later, we made additional adjustments to her routine to support digestion and nutrition.

Over time, her therapist felt Kayla was meeting her goals and might be able to transition out of special education services.

She joined the volleyball team that spring and seemed happier and more confident.

For our family, these changes brought hope and relief. Each child’s journey is unique, and we remain grateful for the progress Kayla made.

– Janeen Whitmer, Midland, Michigan

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