Welcome to Episode 307 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Many children struggling with neurological, immune, behavioral, and developmental challenges also show signs of significant microbiome disruption. Jason Klop from Novel Biome joins the show to explain why the microbiome may play a foundational role in overall health and why restoring missing microbes is becoming an increasingly important area of research and clinical care. As the CEO and Founder of Novel Biome, Jason has spent years focused on fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), donor screening, microbial diversity, and the emerging science behind rebuilding the microbiome. In this conversation, we explore the connection between the gut and the brain, why probiotics often fail to create lasting change, what engraftment means, and how restoring microbial diversity may help support healthier immune and neurological function. The secret this week is… The Microbiome CAN Be Rebuilt You'll Discover: Why many children may be missing critical microbes entirely (9:36) The connection between microbiome disruption and neurological symptoms (2:04) Why probiotics often fail to create lasting change (20:12) What engraftment means and why it matters (25:21) Why rebuilding the microbiome may improve outcomes from other therapies (31:23) About Our Guest: Jason Klop is the CEO and Founder of Novel Biome, a Health Canada-licensed manufacturer of high-quality FMT products. A retired Naturopathic Doctor, Jason entered the FMT field in 2018 and has since built Novel Biome into a trusted source of on-demand fecal microbiota transplant products for clinicians, hospitals, and researchers worldwide. Website: https://novelbiome.com Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.