As a mother of a child with Autism, I know what it feels like to lie awake at night, wondering if there's more you could be doing—something deeper than what you’re being told.
I spent years in that space: questioning, researching, hoping. I couldn’t accept that prescription meds and surface-level therapies were the only answers. So I searched. I traveled. I invested in testing that traditional doctors never offered. I waited for answers that came back in medical jargon no parent should have to decode alone.
And finally, I saw the truth:
My son’s behaviors weren’t just symptoms of Autism—they were signs. Signs of food allergies, nutritional deficiencies, and sensitivities to common medications.
Once we changed his diet and gave him the right supplements, I began to see my son. Really see him.
His eyes met mine.
His body calmed.
His sleep returned.
His growth accelerated.
But I couldn’t keep this knowledge to myself. I saw other moms—you, maybe—doing everything your doctor told you, still feeling stuck, still watching your child struggle.
That’s why I created Candu.
Candu is a simple, at-home diagnostic testing kit that gives you the answers I had to fight so hard to find. It’s a tool born out of my own journey—designed to help you understand your child’s unique needs without months of appointments, overwhelming costs, or confusing reports.
Because your child deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach.
And so do you.
You’re not alone.
You can do this.
And Candu is here to help.
With love and in solidarity,
A fellow mom who refused to give up. 💛
Alex Butterworth
Founder