Picky Eating | Autism in Our Nest

On the Weigh to Better Health

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Activities, Autism, Chewy Necklace, Chewy Tube, Compulsive Overeating, COVID-19, Dogs, exercise, Food, Masks, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, Overeating, Parent, Picky Eating, Play, playground, Routine, Running, School, Special Interests, weight, weight gain, You Tube, Zoom 22

Spending a lot of time at home + bad snacking habits = new numbers at the doctor’s office. Read more, here!

Don’t Judgey the Pudgy!

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Diet, Food, Picky Eating 32

With the quarantine in place, I find I am making different food choices than I would when I am on my regular schedule. And not in the right way! Read more here!

Give the Picky Eater – Some Steak!?

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 Autism, Food aversions, High Functioning Autism, Picky Eating 18

Our pickiest eater decided she wanted to try a new food. She chose….steak?! Read how it went, here!

How to Help Your Child with Autism Overcome Picky Eating

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Food aversions, High Functioning Autism, Picky Eating 12

“Sorry,” Declan gulped then continued to gag with tears starting to slide down the sides of his face. “It’s okay,” I said looking at

Autism: A Whole-Body Disorder

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017 Autism, Autism Awareness, Picky Eating, Sleep 16

In our house there is a sleep disorder, food aversions and Gastrointestinal Distress.
So, I was excited to read a report today from Autism Speaks addressing these co-morbid issues of autism and addressing autism as a whole-body disorder. Read more about their findings here!

For a Chuckle!

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017 Autism, Autism Family, Autism Parent, Fun, High Functioning Autism, Picky Eating, Sensory Issues 19

I have spent a lot of time on the internet doing research about autism and High Functioning Autism. I found a lot of good information and lots of things to make me smile.