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Did you know this about autism and food dyes?
At a glance Some studies suggest that eating artificial food dyes is associated with hyperactivity There is no proven relationship between ASD symptoms and eating food dyes All kids can benefit from eating fewer processed foods and artificial ingredients The details...
2018 Gift Guide for Kids with Autism and the Parents Who Feed Them
Christmas music on the radio only means one thing: the holidays are here and it’s time to get shopping! I curated these gifts for any food-loving kid or picky eater who you would love to one day become a food-loving kid! Gifts are chosen for kids with autism and...
Why Keto Is Not the Best Diet for Autism
At a glance Both the ketogenic diet and the GFCF diet are associated with improvements in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms Special diets can be complicated to start and maintain. They are successful when well planned and supervised by professionals It can take...
Fun and effective tips for eating out with autism
How did your last family visit to a restaurant go? Can you even remember the last time you ate out with the whole gang? A night off of kitchen duty sounds so appealing...that is until you remember your the meltdowns and stares from other tables that followed. Many...
How to Have a Stress-Free Thanksgiving With Your Autistic Child
The countdown to Thanksgiving has begun and I know many of the parents I work with are wishing they could hold off just a while longer. Not because they need more time to prepare the festive menu, but because when living with a child on the spectrum days that veer...
Grocery Games to Help Picky Eaters Try New Foods
This article shares five grocery games you can play while food shopping with your child to help them feel more comfortable with different foods. updated August 2022 Including a child in tangential eating activities is an engaging way to help them gain more...
Your guide to kid-approved healthy snacks
Most kids benefit from eating at least five times a day. That’s a minimum of two snacks! If you’re always wondering what to serve your kids for snack that is healthy and fun, you’re in the right place. Snack time is primetime for highlighting fruits and veggies in a...