Biomedical ASD Support
A Deeper Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Addressing the biological root causes that drive ASD symptoms – gut health, neuroinflammation, toxicity, and nutritional deficiency.
A Personal Mission
Why Dr. Paraze is Passionate About ASD
Dr. Paraze’s journey into biomedical ASD management began not in a lecture hall, but at home. When his son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, he experienced firsthand the frustration of a system that offered management but not answers – medication to suppress behaviour, but no investigation into why.
That experience drove him to pursue advanced training in functional and biomedical medicine, and to build a practice where families affected by ASD can access a genuinely different approach – one that asks “why” and works systematically to address the biological factors that conventional medicine overlooks.
Today, his ASD programme serves families across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond, offering evidence-informed biomedical protocols that complement – and in many cases dramatically enhance – conventional therapeutic approaches.
What Conventional Medicine Often Misses
Gut-Brain Connection
Up to 70% of children with ASD have significant gut issues. The microbiome directly influences neurotransmitter production and brain function.
Toxic Burden
Heavy metals, pesticides, and environmental toxins impair neurological development and are rarely tested in conventional ASD assessment.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Selective eating and metabolic differences mean many children with ASD are severely deficient in nutrients critical for brain development.
Immune Dysregulation
Chronic immune activation and neuroinflammation are increasingly recognised as central features of ASD that respond to targeted intervention.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Energy production at the cellular level is impaired in a significant proportion of children with ASD, affecting every aspect of development.
Our Approach
Six Pillars of Biomedical ASD Management
Our programme addresses the biological underpinnings of ASD through a systematic, evidence-informed framework.
Pillar 1
Gut Health & Microbiome
The gut-brain axis is central to ASD. We conduct comprehensive stool analysis, organic acid testing, and targeted gut restoration protocols to address dysbiosis, leaky gut, and pathogenic overgrowth that drive neurological symptoms.
Pillar 2
Neuroinflammation
Chronic neuroinflammation is a key driver of ASD symptoms. We use anti-inflammatory protocols, IV ozone therapy, HBOT, and targeted nutritional interventions to reduce brain inflammation and support neurological function.
Pillar 3
Detoxification & Chelation
Heavy metal toxicity – mercury, lead, aluminium – impairs neurological development. We use safe, evidence-based chelation protocols alongside SNP-guided detoxification support to reduce toxic burden.
Pillar 4
Genetic SNP Analysis
Many children with ASD have genetic variants (SNPs) affecting methylation, detoxification, and neurotransmitter metabolism. We use SNP testing to personalise nutritional and lifestyle interventions at the genomic level.
Pillar 5
Mitochondrial Support
Mitochondrial dysfunction is common in ASD and contributes to fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and metabolic issues. We use targeted mitochondrial support protocols including IV therapy, CoQ10, and carnitine.
Pillar 6
Nutritional Optimisation
Comprehensive micronutrient testing identifies deficiencies in zinc, magnesium, B12, folate, omega-3s, and vitamin D – all critical for neurodevelopment. Targeted supplementation is personalised to each child’s needs.
Advanced Testing
Comprehensive ASD Diagnostics
Our ASD assessment goes far beyond standard developmental evaluation. We use a battery of functional medicine tests to build a complete biological picture of each child, identifying the specific factors that need to be addressed in their personalised protocol.
Comprehensive organic acid testing (OAT)
Stool microbiome analysis
Heavy metal testing (urine/hair/blood)
Comprehensive micronutrient panel
SNP genetic testing
Mitochondrial function markers
Immune system evaluation
Thyroid and adrenal function
Food sensitivity testing
Oxidative stress markers
Personalised, Not Generic
Every child’s ASD presentation is unique. Our protocols are built from their individual test results, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Begin Your Child's Biomedical Journey
Book a comprehensive ASD consultation with Dr. Paraze. We will review your child’s history, current challenges, and goals, and design a personalised biomedical programme.