Elizabeth Strickland-Sauls, MS, RDN
Nutrition & ASD Expert
The Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research and Supports Act (CARES) was reauthorized! The Senate approved House Bill (H.R. 1058). This bill reauthorizes the Autism CARES Act for another five years. The CARES Act provides money for research, interdisciplinary training of professional, Read More
Fecal transplant may improve behavior in kids with autism Approximately 30 – 50% of individuals with autism have chronic gastrointestinal problems. That chronic discomfort and pain can cause irritability and negatively affect attention span, learning and behavior. The collection of Read More
The consumption of processed food by pregnant women may be linked to autism, new research suggests. Researchers found large amounts of propionic acid (PPA) used to produce processed foods can damage brain cells in a fetus, which may lead to Read More
If you read my book, “Eating for Autism”, the information regarding Vitamin B12 has changed since the book was first published. Now research reports improvements in autistic children taking methyl-B12. Below in a update on the current research related to Read More
Did you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that about one in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? And that food is at the heart of treatment?Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Read More
Most parents of autistic children are concerned about what they perceive as their child’s “pickiness” about food and negative mealtime behaviors. They describe their child as having a poor appetite, prefer to drink rather than eat, refuse new foods, accept Read More
1st STEP: Prior to Initiating the Gluten Free/Casein Free Diet Focus on allowable foods that your child can eat. Prepare whole foods that are naturally gluten and casein free. Meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, game Eggs Dried beans & peas Nuts Read More
GLUTEN FREE CASEIN FREE DIET Q: Should my child try the GFCF Diet? A: Yes, for many children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder the GFCF diet is an effective elimination diet to help improve their behavior, gastrointestinal, and autistic symptoms. Read More
Trick or Treat!!! One of my fondest memories growing up was trick-or-treating on Halloween with my brothers and sisters. We would return home only after our trick-or-treat bags were overflowing and couldn’t hold any more candy. Once we returned home Read More
This home-made fruit smoothie is a great source of calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals. If your child is taking a liquid or powdered form of a vitamin- mineral supplement you can add directly into his or her smoothie. Read More