Managing Feeding and Toileting Challenges in Children with Autism

• By: Bianca Coleman, PhD, NCSP, BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates
• October 2nd, 2023
• accidents, bathroom, caregivers, co-occurring conditions, data collection, diet, eating, Fall 2023 Issue, feeding, gastrointestinal concerns, health, intervention, nutrition, toilet training, toileting
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Challenges with toilet training (e.g., frequent accidents, withholding urine or feces) and eating (e.g., food selectivity, getting sufficient nutritional intake) may have a significant impact on the child’s functioning in the home, school, community, and social events. These issues often impact...

A Selective Eating Program: MEALLS Making Eating A Lifelong Learning Skill

• By: Rebecca Stanmyer, MS, CCC-SLP Gina Williamson, RN, BSN Alex Mellor, MA, BCBA, LBA Amanda Adams, MA, BCBA, LBA Anderson Center for Autism
• January 1st, 2021
• diet, eating, feeding therapy, GI issues, nutrition, picky eaters, selective eating, treatment, winter 2021 issue
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Feeding and eating problems, such as selective eating, is common among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The prevalence of feeding problems in children with ASD is reported to be as high as 90%, with around 70% of individuals being described as picky eaters (Twachtman-Reilly et al.,...

Physical Fitness Activities and Nutrition Support for Autism Families

• By: Daniel Stein Special Strong + Strong Education
• June 8th, 2020
• children, diet, family, nutrition, physical fitness
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It’s hard enough to find support and respite when you have a child with autism, but add a pandemic to the mix, and you’ve really got your hands full. While it’s easy to give in to your child’s requests for sugar and stimulating games (they’re adorable and you want them to be happy, after...

Exercise and Dietary Choices: Practical Advice Drawn from a Review of Current Literature

• By: Monica E. Carr, PhD University of Melbourne, Australia Stacey Raza, BSc Sports, MSCN
• July 1st, 2017
• diet, eating, nutrition, obesity, sensory issues, summer 2017 issue
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Obesity rates for children in the U.S. have risen significantly over the last decade. Currently one third of all children between the ages of 2 and 19 years in the general population are described as overweight or obese (Curtin, Jojic, & Bandini, 2014). Drawing from data provided in the...

Healthy Weight Management for Youth on the Autism Spectrum: What We Know and How to Help

• By: Danielle Zito, PsyD Shana Nichols, PhD ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development
• July 1st, 2017
• exercise, nutrition, summer 2017 issue, weight management
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With obesity a growing epidemic in the United States, much attention has been placed on weight loss and healthy weight management. Unfortunately, research has shown that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk of struggling to maintain a healthy weight (Tyler,...

Searching for an Appropriate and Safe Residential Community

• By: Carolann Garafola, MA Mt. Bethel Village
• July 1st, 2013
• employment, housing, nutrition, safety
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As the adult population with ASD grows and their parents age, the primary concerns of the parents or guardians are: Where will my son or daughter live when I am not here? Where can my adult/child live even in a semi-independent community setting? Who will be responsible for managing the over-sight...