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On FridayDecember 17th,2010 we will be hosting a FREE holiday party for Kids on the Autism Spectrum and their families only at Gator Fred’s. The event will occur from 6-8 pm and will feature a Sensory Friendly Santa as well as FREE open play for the kids. You may take your picture with Santa or just enjoy the evening. Families will be given a number relating to their turn with Santa ( like when you are buying deli meats at the grocery store) and therefore no one has to wait in line. Your child can play until it is their turn and their number is called. We are working on having presents for the kids and there will be raffle type giveaways. The entire event is FREE and is sponsored by Dr Nelson Mane http://www.manecenter.com/, Mane HIT Support Squad http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/ and Gator Fred’s http://www.gatorfreds.com/ PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND HELP GET THE WORD OUT.
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The most common although certainly not the most popular diet for those on the autism spectrum is the gluten-free diet. In my practice, I find that I have the least resistance to recommending supplements. I have moderate resistance to recommending therapies. I have the most resistance when asking someone to comply with a diet. The most common diets we recommend are the elimination diet and the gluten-free diet. Although we offer assistance such as introductory information, support from other parents and even shopping trips to the grocery store guided by more experienced parents, many still seem to struggle with the gluten-free diet. Please check out this website that will ship ready to prepare gluten-free meals to your door. Obviously, there is a cost but for some the convenience is worth it. Here is the link http://www.gfmeals.com/ and here is a link on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/gfMeals?ref=mf
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Keeping with the education and back to school theme, here are some basic principles that should help those in need of this information
http://geniuschoice.com/topics/autism/therapy-for-adult-autism.php
