Parenting Tips
Healthy & Easy Foods Picky Eaters Will Actually Eat
What is the best food for autistic children? How can I manage to feed my son with sensory issues? These are the two questions that we get the most. For most parents on the spectrum, finding the right meals for picky eaters can be a challenge, however, it is possible to identify which new foods…
Read MoreEating For Autism: Food Additives That Make Autism Worse
One of the biggest mistakes we see parents make when it comes to incorporating nutrition therapy into their children’s treatment program is jumping into advanced interventions instead of starting with the basics. In nutrition therapy, each step builds upon the previous one, becoming more advanced as you work your way through the program. The first…
Read MoreThe Top 6 Ways To Support Autism Awareness Month
Each year, on April 2, we commemorate World Autism Awareness Day, and during April Autism Awareness Month. The main goal is to raise awareness and to create inclusion, and acceptance. Why Should We Support Autism Awareness Month? Honoring Autism Awareness Month goes far beyond wearing a blue ribbon. There are many powerful reasons why we…
Read MoreValentine‘s | Date Night Ideas For Parents on The Specrum
For many couples, Valentine’s day represents fancy dinners, gifts, and even romantic getaways. However, for parents, especially on the spectrum, it can be hard to find a moment to relax and to enjoy themselves without worrying about the children. Most ASD parents recall difficulty finding baby sitters, which is another factor why going out can…
Read More5 New Year Resolutions For Autistic Moms
With the New Year just starting, yearly resolutions and goals emerge. For most people things like working out, and eating healthier come at the top of the list. However, for parents with children on the spectrum, priorities can be way too different and so can be the goals. Today, we want to help you make…
Read MoreMelatonin Snacks: Foods To Help ASD Children Sleep
When it comes to Autism, nutrition is everything. The same child can become two different versions of himself/herself with different meals. With some of the meals, they can become hyperactive, and with others, they can even start stimming more often. During bedtime, the right snacks can either boost their energy or help them settle. Today,…
Read MoreToileting & Sensory Processing: Tips To Ease It
The potty training process can be a challenge for most parents. Teaching to properly communicate when feeling the need, to pull up and down the training undies, to sit, etc can be laborious. Now, for parents on the spectrum, the bar gets taken to a whole new level. Developmental issues, communicational challenges, and even sensory…
Read MoreAutism & Chewing: How To Handle It!
Children on the autism spectrum tend to display chewing behaviors. Whether it is clothes, toys, their hands, and even their hair, chewing seems to be a constant trade in ASD children. Today we will analyze the reasons behind this behavior as well as share with you some suitable ways to ease it! Why Does ASD…
Read MorePostgame Snacks: More Calories Than The Game Itself
Snacks play a big role in our childhood. Almost every celebration includes some sort of candy or cookie. A new study found that children participating in sports activities such as soccer, football, baseball, and softball often eat more calories in postgame snacks than what they burn during the game. Since most children burn about 170…
Read MoreKeeping Your Children Busy When You’re Stuck at Home
Quarantine is officially on and it will continue until at least June 30th. This represents that your children will be at home for the whole month, but with no opportunity to get out to have fun. Although this might sound catastrophic, the reality is that you are not alone. We have created a full list of…
Read More