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The surprising benefits of bone broth for autism
What are the best foods for autism? I hear this question from autism parents a lot (and wrote a post about autism diet staples here). Bone broth is one of the foods that may help autism symptoms and is worth considering incorporating into your child’s diet. Overview:...
An Easy Way To Have Calmer, Happier Mealtimes with an Autistic Picky Eater
Are mealtimes with your picky eater a struggle? Many parents to a child with autism tell me mealtimes are the least favorite part of their day. If you’re looking to have calmer, happier mealtimes with your picky eater, read on. How An Eating Schedule Can Improve...
How to Get Your Extreme Picky Eater to Eat: Proven Strategies That Work
Feeding problems are seen in the vast majority of children with autism. Contributing factors include medical problems, psychological barriers, nutritional deficits, sensory disorder, oral-motor dysfunction, and environmental causes. These factors - alone or together -...
10 Things Worth Buying to Dramatically Improve Your Picky Eater’s Relationship with Food
Feeding a child with autism can be a challenge. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability and while the manifestation of autism symptoms is unique in each individual, behavioral barriers, food anxiety, limited diets, and sensory aversions are common...
Quick and easy gluten-free dairy-free breakfast ideas
I always say breakfast is one of the THREE most important meals of the day 😉 The thing is, every meal really is important for children, especially for children with autism who are already at greater risk for nutrient deficiencies and poor nutrition. Starting the day...
Crispy Smashed Potato Recipe
I’m so excited to share this super easy recipe with you today. These crispy smashed potatoes have become a staple in my house (and we don’t even like potatoes that much!). A few reasons why we love this smashed potato recipe: It’s SO easy Yet seems special Your child...
Sensory-Friendly Proteins for Kids
This article shares the best sensory-friendly proteins for picky eaters and kids with sensory needs. Parents of extreme picky eaters come to me concerned that their child is not getting the nutrition they need to thrive. Protein is often at the top of that list. Meat...
The best foods for children with autism
Despite the plethora of anecdotal success stories of alternative diets for autism, scientific research is unable to support many of the claims we hear. That doesn’t mean diets like gluten-free and casein-free won’t help your child’s symptoms. What it does mean is that...
13 Simple Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Child’s Diet
While many parents of kids with autism see improvements in their child’s behavior, attention, and hyperactivity when they reduce the amount of sugar in their little one’s diet, research does not actually support a link between sugar consumption and hyperactivity [1]....