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Autism Diet List: Choosing Nourishing Foods for Autism
Building an autism diet list for your child may feel daunting, so we’ve compiled a list of the most nourishing foods for autism. These foods supply key nutrients, while eliminating any added ingredients that don’t support your child’s overall health.
Autism and Magnesium: Choosing the Best Magnesium for Autism
Studies have shown a link between autism and magnesium, with magnesium supplementation improving symptoms such as constipation, trouble sleeping, behavior difficulties and social and communication challenges.
ARFID and Autism: Exploring the Connection and Finding Support
ARFID and autism can occur together in some children, causing extreme feeding challenges and severe food restriction, often resulting in lack of weight gain. Fortunately, there are options for treatment to help children with ARFID and autism expand their diets and overcome fear and anxiety around eating.
Food Chaining for Autism: Examples to Expand Safe Foods
Food chaining is a great tool for expanding the diet for children with feeding challenges, but sometimes it is hard to know where to start. We’ve provided 8 food chaining examples that can serve as a jumping off point for your food chaining journey, along with tips to help you be more successful in using food chaining to expand your child’s diet.
11 Tips for Vacationing with Picky Eaters: A Guide for Parents of Kids with Autism
Planning a vacation with your picky eater? Check out our blog post for valuable tips and strategies to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable trip for the whole family!
Autism, Picky Eating, and Your Child: 4 Steps for Introducing New Foods Successfully
Is your child on the autism spectrum a picky eater? Learn my top 4 tips on helping them expand their diet and get the nutrients they need to feel their best.
Autism Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Celebration
Make Thanksgiving extra special with these 20+ autism recipes that are free from gluten, dairy, soy, and corn (many are nut-free too!).
Autism and Halloween: Non-Candy Treat Ideas
Autism and Halloween can be a tricky combination for some kiddos, but don’t stress - we’ve rounded up 15 non-candy treat ideas, with options for all ages!
Lunch Ideas for Autism
Planning balanced lunches can be a struggle when life gets hectic. If you’re in a lunch rut, we’ve got 15+ lunch ideas filled with nourishing foods for kids with autism.
Autism Books and Resources - A Guide
For parents of children with autism, we’ve compiled 18+ of our top autism book recommendations for nutrition, picky eating, supplements, and healing recipes.
Breakfast Ideas for Autism
Finding breakfast ideas for autism isn’t always easy, so I’ve taken the guesswork out of it and rounded up 20+ breakfasts that are both balanced and satisfying.
Toxic Load & Autism
Increasing levels of toxics are an issue for all of us, but can be especially troublesome for those who may be predisposed to have higher toxic loads and decreased detoxification, such as children with autism. Read more about reducing toxic load in children with autism.
Navigating Thanksgiving with your Child on the Autism Spectrum
Thanksgiving with kids on the autism spectrum can be challenging, so we’ve got you covered with 8 tips for a happy and memorable Thanksgiving with your child.
Autism Diet for Kids - Easy Dinners
Easy dinners are a must for busy days. Here’s a collection of 20 easy dinners that fit perfectly with an autism diet and are a lifesaver on those hectic days.