Eating
Enjoying mealtime as a family
An important factor to consider when it comes to your picky eater child is the mood.
June 17, 2021
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Eating
Enjoying mealtime as a family
2x free webinars about food sensitivities and mood around mealtime
March 17, 2021
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Eating
Picky eating and autism: imagine a mealtime without chicken fingers
More often than not, autistic kids tend to not be open to trying new food and prefer to have chicken fingers for every meal, for example. There are a few sensory factors that play part in this issue: texture, color, smell and temperature.
March 12, 2021
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Eating
How to make sure your child with autism drinks enough water
Children generally need help to make sure that they stay hydrated when the temperature rises, and children with special needs may require extra help. Not enough water may lead to discomfort and even serious physical distress. We are going to share some recommendations in this article about helping children to stay hydrated and why they need your help.
August 21, 2017
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Eating
Autism and fussy eaters: how to help them overcome their sensory problems
5 protocols we recommend to help your fussy eater open up to a larger selection of foods. Sensory Enrichment Therapy have helped many autistic persons overcome the sensory issues that prevented them from being able to enjoy a variety of foods.
November 18, 2015
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Behavior
Temple Grandin discusses issues with autism and sensory processing disorder
Topics covered include: sensory overload, her favorite music, job interviews, how do I tell my child that he has autism, deep pressure, trying new foods, etc.
May 7, 2015
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Eating
Color, a sensory trick to try as you help your child with autism eat better
Some recent research may help us find ways to use our kids’ sensory processing difficulties to help them eat a wider variety of foods. Children with autism and Asperger’s may often refuse food because of a concern with any or all of the following sensory inputs: Temperature (e.g. only tolerates lukewarm food), Texture (e.g. refuses any crunchy food), Odor (e.g.
March 16, 2015
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Behavior
Is your child irritable around lunchtime?
Sometimes younger children can have a tough time after lunch. While an adult may either take a nap after lunch or some stimulants in the form of caffeine, we send our children away from the kitchen table expecting them to show contentment and a good mood. Sometimes it doesn’t work like that. For example, a four-year-old child
March 20, 2014
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Eating
Improve the brain’s processing of touch by exploring new textures
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March 6, 2014
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Attention Span
It’s official! Environmental Enrichment (a.k.a. Mendability) is now validated as an effective therapy for autism
In May 2013, Behavioral Neuroscience published the results of the first study evaluating the effectiveness of Environmental Enrichment as a therapy for Autism. The results are very promising.
May 23, 2013
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