Can you imagine living with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? Every part of life is a challenge. Now picture a child with sensory overload at mealtime. Not only are there different noises, different colors and types of foods, but SMELLS and TEXTURES of foods. It’s enough to cause many children to gag, vomit, and have total …
Can Nutrition Really Help? We hear this question every day, and the answer is YES! Nutrition therapy is not just for those with obvious food-related problems. It can help every single child on the spectrum in one way or another. PROBLEM: Childrens’ behaviors, low/inhibited functioning, and sleep are often negatively affected by: -Nutritionally unbalanced …
When Food Causes Harm Special diets often run the news when it comes to autism food & health, but where should you start? Furthermore, where does it all end? This is a main topic of concern for nearly all of our clients, and there is never a short answer. On one hand, each child is …
A Picky Eater’s Smoothie Picky eaters often like smoothies because the texture is consistent, they are often sweet, and can be fun to make. If your child is not accepting of many foods, you may want to make this activity into a whole day event. Pick out foods your child likes along with a …
Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders Perhaps one of the most common topics when it comes to nutrition and Autism is picky eating. However, with ASD, picky eating can be much more than just that. Picky eating: Child eats less than 30 foods. Foods lost due to burnout are regained after 2 weeks. Able to …
Nutrition for Autism Spectrum Disorders Did you know? Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders need nutrition interventions more than those not on the spectrum. That is where we come in to play! Marina Bedrossian is a Registered and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist who uses food as medicine to help children on the spectrum thrive. Marina works with the families of …
I have always believed that food is medicine–that is why I became a dietitian. As a child I always wanted to be a doctor and work with children, but as I learned more about health as I grew up, I decided food and nutrition is the way to go. Specializing in nutrition for Autism Spectrum …