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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.
20+ Essential Autism Books and Resources for Parents
For parents of children with autism, we’ve compiled 20+ of our top autism book recommendations for parenting, nutrition, and more.
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.
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.
Autism Food List - Snack Ideas
Planning healthy snacks isn’t always simple, so we’ve compiled 18 nutrition-packed, easy snack ideas that you can add to your autism food list.
Fish Oil for Autism (Omega-3 and Autism)
Fish oil for autism is considered a go-to treatment for many. Individuals have used it with success as part of a treatment plan to improve symptoms of autism.
Food Allergies vs Food Sensitivities - What's the Difference?
Children with autism are more likely to have reactions to food - but there are varying food reactions that can occur. Read more about the symptoms of each, connection to autism, and how to test for them.
The GFCF Diet for Autism
The GFCF diet for autism can be a life-changing tool for parents and clinicians to utilize in improving common struggles that children with autism experience. Learn all about the research behind the diet, which foods to avoid, and which foods to use instead!
Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Autism: What You Need to Know
Mitochondria take the molecules from the foods we eat and turn them into energy. When our mitochondria aren’t working appropriately, it can cause major side effects. Read more to learn about the common symptoms, how to support the mitochondria, and which nutrients prevent damage.
The Best Multivitamins for Children with Autism
Multivitamins are a great way to fill in the gaps for rigid eaters and to replenish other missing nutrients. In this blog, we cover who should take a multivitamin, what you should look for in a multivitamin, and my favorite recommendations!
5 Ways to Treat Iron Deficiency in Autism
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. Children with autism may be at higher risk in developing iron-deficiency anemia. Learn the symptoms, how to test for iron deficiency, and how to treat it with diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes.
3 Tips to Get Your Picky Eater to Try New Foods
Picky eating is one of the most common complaints of the parents that I work with daily! For children with autism, the root of picky eating is often sensory issues. Follow these 3 steps to encourage your child to start trying new foods in an encouraging and stress-free way!
6 Ways to Calm Anxiety Naturally
Individuals with autism have a higher likelihood of anxiety and depression than the general population. Nutrition can be an effective way to prevent and manage anxiety, especially when targeting the root cause.
[Recipe] Picky Eater-Approved Black Bean Brownies
My famous recipe for kid-approved black bean brownies! This recipe has no processed sugar, is naturally gluten, egg, soy, & dairy-free, and has no artificial colors or flavors.
Gluten-Free Diet for Autism
It is common in the ASD community to try a Gluten-Free (GF) Diet. While many believe this is just a fad, there actually is clinical backing to the efficacy of this diet.