CRUNCH is the favorite texture among kids I work with. ⠀⠀ The tricky things about crunch is that most proteins aren’t crunchy!! ⠀⠀ If you’re like so many of the families I work with and also worry your growing child isn’t meeting their protein needs, this is for you! ⠀⠀ I’ve got dozens more ideas in my Ultimate Sensory Protein guide. It also has options for other textures and flavors that kids love. Link in bio to check it out! . . . . . #autism #autismismysuperpower #autismadvocate #asd #autismnutrition #autismparent #autismfamily #pickyeaters #autismspectrumdisorder #spd #autismawareness #severepickyeating #specialneedsparents #autismlife #bacon #sensoryseeker #sensoryprocessingdisorder #pickyeatingtips #feedingtherapy #autismnutritionist #pickyeaterproblems #autismdiet #sensorykid #spectrum_inspired #autismworld #arfid #crunchyfoods

It makes sense, right? ⠀⠀ You’re always sharing stories about your child who can’t stand to look at, smell, or touch a food. ⠀⠀ How do we get a child like that to eat? ⠀⠀ The good news is that it’s possible. ⠀⠀ Yet asking them to eat isn’t where we start. ⠀⠀ Eating is actually often the last stage. ⠀⠀ I always tell parents that we can’t expect your child to eat a food if they doesn’t first like it on their plates, hands, or near their face. ⠀⠀ It’s a shift in perspective, but one that makes a big difference. ⠀⠀ Download your FREE picky eating guide to help work on food tolerance! Link in bio! . . . . . #autism #autismismysuperpower #autismadvocate #asd #autismnutrition #autismparent #autismfamily #pickyeaters #autismspectrumdisorder #spd #autismawareness #severepickyeating #specialneedsparents #autismlife #sensoryprocessingdisorder #pickyeatingtips #feedingtherapy #autismnutritionist #pickyeaterproblems #autismdiet #sensorykid #spectrum_inspired #autismworld #arfid

Easy tip alert! ⠀⠀ Something as simple as introducing a new food song with a preferred or comfortable food can reduce your child’s resistance to the new and increase chances of eating. ⠀⠀ That way the new food is just a part of the meal. ⠀⠀ Your child still sees something they love to eat. ⠀⠀ There’s less reason to be anxious, fearful, or upset. ⠀⠀ How will you try this today? ⠀⠀ If you’re hungry for more super simple ways to help your child try new foods, I provide a ton along with step by step plans in my eBook. Link in bio! . . . . #autism #autismismysuperpower #autismadvocate #asd #autismnutrition #autismparent #autismfamily #pickyeaters #autismspectrumdisorder #spd #autismawareness #severepickyeating #specialneedsparents #autismlife #sensoryprocessingdisorder #pickyeatingtips #feedingtherapy #autismnutritionist #pickyeaterproblems #autismdiet #sensorykid #spectrum_inspired #autismworld #arfid

Remember the peanut story that my client shared the other week? ⠀⠀ Here’s how you can continue it! ⠀⠀ I get a lot of questions about transitioning to textures (like soft to crunchy). ⠀⠀ Honestly, it’s hard. Something like this might work. But it might not. ⠀⠀ Remember, your child likes what they do for a reason. If they avoid softer foods, it might be because softer foods are harder to eat. ⠀⠀ More practice and exposure can help, but you might need more. ⠀⠀ For tips and step-by-step plans on how to help your child feel comfortable with new foods, grab your eBook (not just for kids with ASD), link in bio! . . . . #autism #autismismysuperpower #autismadvocate #asd #autismnutrition #autismparent #fussyeater #pickyeaters #autismspectrumdisorder #spd #autismawareness #severepickyeating #feedingtherapy #autismlife #sensoryprocessingdisorder #pickyeatingtips #autismnutritionist #pickyeaterproblems #autismdiet #sensorykid #spectrum_inspired #autismworld #arfid #peas

"Our son is NASCAR Sammy. Here he is with @jensenackles from @cw_supernatural/. Sammy is 17, has autism, and is a budding autism advocate. He loves #Nascar so Nascar is where he spreads his message. He and his dad designed their hand fan/sign and printed them. Sammy passes them out at races to fans and he also takes photos with race car drivers, media personal, actors, team members and fans that recognize him." @jenileewilson

"Autism spectrum disorder isn’t a visual or physical disorder. You can’t tell I have it by seeing me walk down the street, and once you start talking to me, it’s something you will notice only if you know what you are looking for. For years I have struggled to tell my #friends, #family, peers etc how it actually affects me. The truth is, I don’t know how it affects me. I wasn’t ever educated on my disorder and I’m only 8 years in from my horrendously LATE diagnosis. I can’t change anything that happened, and I wouldn’t. But, I wanted to tell #mystory so that people can be more aware that this stuff happens to people, and had my life not turned out different and had I not had the people around me that I did at that time." Lee, 23. @brazier.music

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"This is one of my favourite photos of Harmony. She is soon to be six years old. She is the oldest of 4 siblings. Harmony is a bright and energetic girl. She was diagnosed with autism at 2 1/2 years old. Harmony absolutely loves going to the fish markets & if she had her way we would be there every weekend. The reason I am posting this picture is because this beautiful little girl you see here is so incredibly happy and excited...I had to take a photo so I could remember it during the hard times. This photo along with so many others reminds me that there is always going to be sunshine ☀️ at the end of the storm ⛈️ & even a rainbow 🌈 here and there. It's moments like this where you can look back and treasure the stages of parenting you go through with each child. Each day with this girl is completely different to the last one (heart emoji)." @amamasblog #parentinggoals #lightitupblue

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Big announcement!!! We are ending our Pamper Me Pantry program to focus on other projects. We only have a limited amount of boxes left in inventory from this last round. If you ever wanted a box then now is the time to grab one! We have cut the single boxes to $29.99 (includes shipping). You will get one of these amazing boxes (4 different boxes will be shipping out-so you don’t know which one you will get) #mysteryboxes #clearingoutwarehouse #helpfamilies go to www.pampermepantry.com and order yours today!

Can you say "YUM"?!?! Just frost with your favorite dairy free icing. @ottos_cassava_Flour Carrot Cake is basically a salad right? We like to think so!!😋 This Gluten-free Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing is exactly what you need this weekend! 🍰🥕😍 Gluten-free✔️ Grain-free✔️ Nut-free✔️ • Ingredients🥕 ▪️360 grams Otto’s Naturals – Cassava Flour (or about 2 1/2 cups). ▪️2 cups organic cane or maple sugar. ▪️2 teaspoons baking powder. ▪️1 teaspoon baking soda. ▪️1 teaspoon salt. ▪️1 1⁄2 cups avocado oil. ▪️3 large eggs. ▪️2 cups finely grated carrots. ▪️1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained. ▪️1 teaspoon vanilla. Instructions📝 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Sift together Otto's Naturals - Cassava flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 3. In a separate bowl beat eggs slightly and add oil. Beat together. 4. To the egg and oil mixture, add carrots, pineapple, and vanilla mix well. 5. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients to egg and oil mixture, stirring well after each addition. 6. Pour into greased and floured 10” tub pan or two 9” layer pans or 9” x 12” sheet cake pan. Bake until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean (Tube pan for 1 hour) (Layer pans for 35 minutes) (Cake pan for 45 minutes). Frost with your favorite Icing! https://www.ottosnaturals.com/blogs/recipes/gluten-free-carrot-cake-recipe?fbclid=IwAR1YQnwn3NeiJ8HLUwTBPYcn3VafTPmcbCGOnvKmgiP_7Iakmg5zqD5Z97I