Specialized Diets for Autism: Options and Considerations

Below is a link to my recent article "Specialized Diets for Autism: Options and Considerations" published in the December 2013 issue of Autism Companion Magazine.

 

American Academy of Pediatrics Recognizes Gastrointestinal; Nutritional Deficiencies in Children with Autism

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently published an article in PEDIATRICS® - "Gastrointestinal Conditions in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Developing a Research Agenda". The article not only recognizes gastrointestinal issues of children with ASD, but nutritional deficiencies as well.

I have linked a great blog post written by Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, published on Generation Rescue's web site, that summarizes the article nicely.   For a review of the full article published by AAP, please click here.

Restricted Eating - Dietary Changes Require Research and Planning

I recently had the pleasure of contributing to a newspaper column regarding the importance of planning when implementing a restricted diet. The article was written by Maura Oprisko and was published in a March 2012 daily edition of the Journal Review (Crawfordsville, Indiana). Click here for full article.

Registered Dietitian Staci Small M.A., R.D. to present Nutrition Care for Autism at Johnson County Autism Support Group February Meeting

Please join Registered Dietitian Staci Small M.A., R.D. on Thursday, February 17, 2011 as she presents a Parents Guide to Implementing Nutrition Care for Autism.

What: Implementing a Gluten Free / Casein Free Diet, available testing, supplementation options and recipes
When: Thursday, February 17, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mt. Auburn Church, Greenwood, Indiana

Please click here for more information or to register