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10.9.2018
Thanksgiving for our family is so much more than just the food
This guest post is by Shelley Neustupa, mother of two amazing boys. She and her husband Brad took some time to reflect on their first year after their
Blog
10.9.2018
Things people say when they find out my daughter has autism
This post is by Lou Melgarejo, a married father of three whose eldest daughter Bianca has autism. In 2011 he started Lou’s Land, a blog from
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018
Helping Families with Feeding Issues
This is a post by the authors of Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P Guide to Exploring Feeding Behavior in children with autism.
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.
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018
How to stop teen’s progression from chubby to obese
Click here to see how pediatric psychologists Wendy Ward and Elizabeth Pulliam answer a question about autism and overeating and physical fitness.
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018
Autism and Obesity
Click here to see how pediatric psychologists Wendy Ward and Elizabeth Pulliam answer a questions about a minimally verbal child with autism that
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018
Parent Needs Help: 4-year-old with Autism Won’t Eat Solid Foods
Click here to see how Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT Reg. answers a question about a child with autism who does not eat solid food.
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018
How Can We Stem Weight Gain Related to Behavioral Meds for Autism?
Our son has developed diabetes, and we know it’s from the weight he gained since starting behavioral medicines. We’ve tried everything to manage his
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018
Parent of Teen with Autism Seeks Help with Narrowing Food Choices
Click here to read an experts opinion on challenges with eating a variety of foods and how you can introduce new flavors and textures into your child
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018
Sugar and Autism
Click here to see how Desiree Gapultos, OT answers a question about how a child with autism will only eat sugar and sweets.
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018
Child with Autism Won’t Eat Foods that ‘Smell’
Click here to read an experts opinion on helping children with autism overcome sensory challenges and hypersensitivity to smells and food.
Expert Opinion
10.8.2018
Will eating disorder program help with autism-related food aversions?
Click here to read an experts opinion on how parents of children with autism can work with doctors and therapists to help treat feeding disorders.
Blog
10.8.2018
The Talk
I feel my heart skip a beat as I realize this is “the moment,” followed by the thought chaser that his father isn’t home, and I’ll be handling this
Blog
10.5.2018
My son's future may look different from others, but I know he is happy
In this blog, Kimberlee reflects on a conversation with friends about her autistic sons schooling. Click here to read more.
Blog
9.28.2018
Bullying and Mainstreaming in the Schools
This post is by Benjamin Zablotsky, Doctoral Candidate, Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Expert Opinion
9.28.2018