Nutrition


Dr. Martha Herbert says “Diet is Big” for Autism
Dr. Martha Herbert, an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and a pediatric neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains that autism is “not a life sentence” and that “the brain is not malformed, it is irritated, and diet is big.”


Healthy Eating for Kids on the Spectrum
What are “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean 15?” Shannon shares about what these are and how eating organic to reduce the intake of toxins and pesticides when feeding our kids can impact their overall health. You’ll surely learn a lot from this exploration into things you might have not known about before!


Nutrition for Autism shown 5x Beneficial for Children
A healthy diet can have a measurable positive effect on your autistic child. Learn about the nutritional benefits …


Is There a Diet that Helps Treat Autism? | Autism
In this video by Howcast, Dr. Asma Sadiq discusses whether there are diets which can help address certain symptoms of autism, including the popular gluten-free, casein-free diet among people with autism.


AUTISM DIET–Autism, Aspergers And ADHD Food and Diet
In this video, Dan from The Aspie World discusses some changes he made to his diet and the improvements in his energy levels and anxiety levels.


The Ketogenic Diet and Autism Spectrum Disorders–Part 1
In this presentation from Certified Clinical Nutrition (CCN) Kelly Barnhill, the ketogenic diet is explored, including its history and development, as well as trends in research and clinical application of the diet for people with autism.


The Ketogenic Diet and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Part 2 of 2
In this second part of her presentation on the ketogenic diet’s effect on children with autism, Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) Kelly Barnhill covers specific foods and supplements which may be used for a ketogenic diet, while maintaining the importance of including a medical professional in the process of changing a child’s diet, due to the individualized nature of the diet and the potential for side effects when beginning a new diet.



Best Foods for Autism
If you are looking for good dietary choices, broccoli has been shown to reduce enzymes that cause not …


Mood and ASD: Nutritional Strategies for Anxiety and Depression
The effects of autism can be influenced by dietary changes. By including the proper vitamins, fats, and other …


Diet and Autism
Diet and nutrition are very important for individuals on the autism spectrum. Ensuring that the body receives the …


Dietary Supplements for Autism
Certain supplements can help lessen symptoms in autistic people, improving social skills and brain function. Vitamin-D has been …



Fighting Autism Brain Inflammation with Food
In many cases, selecting the right foods can do more good for an autistic person than supplements or …


Food and Feeding Issues in ASD
Feeding an autistic child can often be challenging. Working together with specialists will help to form a plan …


Getting Kids with Autism to Eat
By using positive reinforcement, children with autism can be guided to try new foods and expand their food …


Nutrition & Autism: What Is The Connection & What Does The Research Tell Us, Aug 1 2013
There have been many studies on the effects of diet on autism. However, while most anecdotally point towards …


Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diets for Autism Put to the Test
While there has been much anecdotal evidence that casein and gluten-free diets can help autistic individuals, this information …