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a piece of bread with fruit on top to make a smiley face
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Autism and food aversions: 7 Ways to help a picky eater

Autism often goes hand in hand with food aversions; an expert provides strategies for gently expanding a narrow diet.
Smoothie bowl with fruit toppings
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

How to stop teen’s progression from chubby to obese

See how pediatric psychologists Wendy Ward and Elizabeth Pulliam answer a question about autism and overeating and physical fitness.
Steak Dinner with a side of vegetables
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Autism and obesity

Pediatric psychologists Wendy Ward and Elizabeth Pulliam answer a questions about a minimally verbal child with autism that struggles to know when to
colorful salad in a bowl on a table
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Parent needs help: 4-year-old with autism won’t eat solid foods

Dr. Moira Peña answers a question about a child with autism who does not eat solid food and shares strategies to help your child get started.
white pills on a yellow surface
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

How can we stem weight gain related to behavioral meds for autism?

Dr. Daniel Coury answers a question from parents that are concerned about their autistic sons medicine causing weight gain.
Child in front of a bowl of food that they don't want to eat
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Parent of teen with autism seeks help with narrowing food choices

Read an experts opinion on challenges with eating a variety of foods and how you can introduce new flavors and textures into your child's diet
assortment of colored gummy bears
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Sugar and autism

Occupational therapist Desiree Gapultos answers a question from parents about their child with autism only eating sugar and sweets.
child looking away from a plate of vegetables on the table
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Autism and sensitivity to food smells

Dr. Elizabeth Pulliam answers a question about helping children with autism overcome sensory challenges and hypersensitivity to smells and food.
plate of feta and tomato salad
Expert Opinion
10.8.2018

Will eating disorder program help with autism-related food aversions?

Dr. Paul Wang answers a question from parents on how they can work with doctors and therapists to help treat feeding disorders.
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty's son Justin at the beach
Blog
10.5.2018

My son's future may look different from others, but I know he is happy

Kimberlee, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum, reflects on a conversation with friends about her autistic sons schooling.
young girl holding a sign that says 'stop bullying me. I am a person'
Blog
9.28.2018

Bullying and mainstreaming in the schools

Benjamin Zablotsky shares the findings from a study on the bullying experiences of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
4 teens on a rooftop overlooking a city at sunset
Blog
9.28.2018

6 Things autistic people want bullies to know

We asked autistic bloggers to share what they would want to tell bullies and reflect on their own personal experiences with bullying.
Sensory game with different colored beans on a table and a toddler touching them
Expert Opinion
9.25.2018

How does sensory processing affect communication in kids with autism?

Dr. Baum works to discover the brain mechanisms involved in processing sensory information (sights, sounds, etc.) and spoken language.
good doc
Life on the Spectrum
9.20.2018

Why I continue to applaud ‘The Good Doctor’ as an autism advocate

This guest post is by Kerry Magro, a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum.
Kit Peterson and her grandson
Blog
9.17.2018

Why I advocate for Direct Support Professionals

Kit Peterson, the grandmother of an autistic boy, advocates for fair pay for direct support professionals who help people with autism.
yellow camper van driving through mountains
Blog
9.16.2018

10 Autism travel tips

Stephanie De Leon shares 10 autism travel tips to help families and autistic individuals while taking a trip or vacation.