The Wonders of Coconut Oil
As you start looking at your child’s diet and what you can do to help your child’s body heal, you… [more]
Come Play With Me!
As we’re all so busy rushing our children around from one therapy to another, we need to remember that… [more]
Five Simple Strategies to Boost Your Child’s Brain
There are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. … [more]
What’s The Best Autism Diet?
One of the most challenging solutions I've implemented for my son has been changing his diet. First,… [more]
…… ALL ABOUT AUTISM……and other such things
So What’s The Big Deal With Gluten?
A lot of people are confused about what I call “the gluten game”. Isn’t wheat supposed to be good for me? Aren’t whole grains a healthy thing to feed my children? How can I make sure my family gets the fiber needed every day if I cut out all gluten-containing grains like wheat, barley, rye and oats? I had all of the same questions many years ago when I first decided to have my son … [Read More...]
Gluten-Free Strawberry Tarts
Since so much of the holiday season is about food, I'm always looking for recipes that my son can enjoy with others (whether they are gluten-free or not). I recently ran across a recipe in a magazine that I was able to adapt to be gluten-free and the result was incredibly delicious! My son enjoyed these little tarts so much that he asked me to make them for his entire class for their Christmas … [Read More...]
Temple Grandin – Telling It Like It Is
Dr. Temple Grandin is known for being an excellent speaker. She has a critical eye for detail and is fiercely honest – almost painfully so. But she also has the innate ability of capturing a crowd’s attention. It’s fascinating, because I see the same characteristics in my own son. In fact, he recently had to stand up in front of his third grade class to present a report about George Washington. … [Read More...]
Boosting Your Child’s Immune System: One Bite At A Time!
When trying to figure out new ways to help your child stay strong and healthy during this busy time of year, think about breaking it down into baby steps. The great philosopher Hippocrates said it best when he said, “let food be thy medicine”. In other words, start with your child’s diet and consider each of the baby steps to be one forkful at a time - ultimately leading you to a healthier … [Read More...]
Allergies and Autism
One of the many things that seem to go hand-in-hand with autism is a susceptibility to allergies. Food allergies, skin allergies and environmental allergies run commonplace in our children who live on the spectrum. Why is this, and more importantly, what can we do about it? There are many things you and I can do when we feel a sneezing fit coming on. We can use nose spray, take an antihistamine, … [Read More...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul….And the Body Too!
Since my son and I have been fighting seasonal allergies this week, I decided to get busy in the kitchen (so to speak) and make us some healthy chicken soup for lunch. This may seem like a no-brainer to you, but my son has never been a fan of soup – whether it’s chicken or anything else. So I set out to make something that would be tasty and brimming with good health vibes, first, and then … [Read More...]
A Child’s Perspective on Vaccinations and Autism
When you decide to tackle a subject as heavy as the link between vaccinations and autism, you certainly don't expect to be having such a serious conversation with your nine-year-old. Yet, that's exactly what the topic developed into when my son came to me and said, "Mom, when did you teach me how to talk?" To read more about this surprising and eye-opening discussion between me and my son, please … [Read More...]
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Want Your Child To Eat More Veggies? Try This!
Depending on who you listen to, most of you know that your child should be eating between five and nine servings of vegetables every single day. But how in the world can that happen if you have a child resisting anything that looks like it came from Mother Earth? It’s not easy, that’s for sure, but it can be done with a little creativity and a well thought-out weekly menu. Most doctors agree … [Read More...]
Let there be Lemons! (Luscious Gluten-free Lemon Bars, that is…)
I’ve always loved the sugary, lemony, buttery goodness of a tasty lemon bar in the summer. But, ever since my son has been on the GFCF diet, we’ve not managed to find a good replacement. I decided to scour the Internet for different recipes, but all seemed to be missing something. So, today I set out to make my own. And, if I do say so myself, they turned out pretty darn good! Luscious … [Read More...]
When Change Is Good For Autism
There is a quote by Norman Vincent Peale that says, “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” Do you believe that’s true? We are all creatures of habit. There’s no denying it. We get into routines in our jobs, our marriage, our friendships, and in our families – especially when we have a child with autism or other special needs. In fact, our special kids often flat-out … [Read More...]
Don’t miss this tasty GFCF Breakfast Cake!
I like to keep fresh muffins, cakes and breads around for easy breakfasts and snacks. And, since I had several apples that needed to be used up - I decided to create a brand new breakfast treat for my son this morning, which I dubbed "Applesauce Breakfast Cake". He and I gobbled up half a loaf as soon as it came out of the oven, and I would be willing to bet money on us finishing it off by the … [Read More...]
Dr. Andrew Wakefield, “I Will Continue This Battle”
There is nothing quite as wonderful and humbling as meeting someone in person whom you admire – especially when that man is someone like Dr. Andrew Wakefield. I had the good fortune to meet this brilliant man roughly four years ago, soon after my son was diagnosed with autism. I was even more fortunate to be able to interview him for my radio show last year when he was deep in the trenches of … [Read More...]
The Best Gluten Free Pancakes…. Ever!
Most of you know I absolutely LOVE my pancakes on Sunday mornings.....and Monday mornings....and Tuesday mornings..... But I don't like the plain Jane version. Anyone can do that. I perfer to spice things up a bit with fruit or veggie purees, sometimes peanut butter or chocolate chips. It depends on what I have in the fruit bowl or what I can find at the market. And this weekend, it's all … [Read More...]
Integrated Listening Provides Real Results for Autism
As many of you know, I’m a big fan of Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) for several reasons. First, they provide a useful therapy based on real, tangible research. Second, the company has a real mission and a real passion for helping our children on the spectrum. And third, this therapy provides real results! I’ve been using the iLs system for my son (at home) for about the last six months. … [Read More...]
Reconnecting Our Kids with Dr. Robert Melillo
If you have a child with autism, then you’ve probably gone through times where you’ve felt completely overwhelmed and powerless to help. It can happen to the best of us. We read, we research, and we ask questions. We try our very best to do everything we can to help our children succeed. But our kids can often seem unbalanced and disconnected with the world around them. We … [Read More...]
