Networks

Introduction

I am a Certified Holistic Health Coach and I am opening a practice to provide nutritional support for children on the spectrum and their families. Please see my website www.SpectrumFoodPuzzle.com for more information.

What is your role in special education? (i.e. parent, teacher, therapist, etc.)

Many parents of children with autism report that special diets and probiotics (nutritional supplements containing “good” bacteria) improve not only their children’s digestion but also their overall development. These special diets can be very challenging to institute and follow. It is understandable that parents can become overwhelmed with the needs and accommodations of this disorder. As a result, a dietary change may simply be too much trouble. Working with the established medical team, my approach is to provide the parent with individualized nutritional coaching on a regular basis to assist and support them through the process of instituting a nutritional strategy that will benefit the child.