Special-Needs Kids Eat Right: Strategies to Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum Focus, Learn, and Thrive

Description

Any parent of a child with autism, Asperger's, ADHD, sensory processing disorder or other developmental disabilities knows that special-needs kids often have food sensitivities and can be very fussy eaters. Plus, they've been told to avoid such common ingredients as gluten and casein, making it even harder to give them the balanced, healthy meals all children need. Now, Judy Converse, a registered, licensed dietitian, offers new advice and guidance on how to use food as an essential tool for development. Based on the latest research, SPECIAL-NEEDS KIDS EAT RIGHT includes: - Simple substitutions that can be easily customised to suit any child's needs - Advice for helping the whole family - along with school staff and carers - adjust and take part - Strategies and tips for staying on track at restaurants, holiday gatherings, school parties and lunches and overcoming obstacles - Shopping and resource guides - A long-term programme for measuring progress and making adjustments

Judy Converse is a licensed registered dietitian with graduate and undergraduate degrees in nutrition from the University of Vermont and the University of Hawaii. Since 1999 she has operated Nutrition Care For Children LLC, serving children ages 0-21 with autism, allergies, asthma, growth and feeding problems, developmental delays, and mood/learning/behavior concerns. Judy has worked with government programs, nonprofits, industry partners, and families to deliver improved nutrition and functioning for children with special needs. Author of three books, she lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and son.