Sensory Scout Blog

If you have students or kids on the spectrum, you know they develop and learn uniquely. While their growth and education might look different from their neurotypical peers, autistic teaching strategies can help them feel welcome and supported in the classroom. 

Picky eating is not uncommon in children or even in adults! Traditional picky eating can be about personal preference, growing in and out of stages, and is generally a harmless part of natural development. But many parents with autistic children know just how far picky eating can stretch those limits.

When a child’s eating interferes with their growth and development, it’s cause for concern. Growing bodies need the right amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals to thrive and remain healthy. Today, we’re looking at the difference between picky eating, which is common and natural, and extremely picky eating, which requires a strategy. 

Everything in the body is connected, so dysfunction in one area can link to dysfunction in another area. Interoception dysfunction is seen alongside digestive disorders, developmental disorders, psychiatric disorders, and neurological disorders.

If you are the parent or guardian of a child with SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), you know that special care and attention must be given to their everyday activities and routines. While every kid loves to play, kids with SPD have their own ways of processing, extending to how they experience and enjoy playtime.

One ingredient, in particular, is drawing a lot of attention for its unique effects on children with autism. It has a funny name–sulforaphane–but its impact on the lives of people with ASD is no laughing matter. Today, we look at the wonder ingredient with a complicated name: what is it, how does it benefit people with ASD and where can you find it?

There’s another saying we like: “It takes a village.” In honor of that idea, we will look at three tips for helping your autistic child thrive. It’s not to say all autistic children are the same or respond the same way–far from it. However, history and experience show us practices and strategies proven to improve the lives of autistic children, and we want to share those tips with you!