Monthly Learning Series: May
Nutrition plays a key role in focus, behavior, and overall health, but feeding challenges can make it difficult at any age. “Nourishing Progress: Nutrition, Feeding, and the Gut–Brain Connection” explores the biological, sensory, and behavioral factors that influence eating. Families will learn how to address picky eating, food sensitivities, and gut-related issues. The goal is to build a positive relationship with food that supports both development and well-being.
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) provides general information regarding medical research, treatment options, therapies and nutrition to the autism community. The information comes from a variety of sources and is not independently verified by TACA. Nothing presented in print or at meetings should be construed as medical or legal advice. Always consult your child’s doctor regarding his or her individual needs.
Videos
Monthly Learning Action:
Education Empowers. Action Advances.
Monthly Learning Action is a companion program to TACA’s free Monthly Learning Series. It is an optional, paid add-on designed for families seeking deeper education and practical strategies around each month’s topic.
May Includes:
ARFID Webinar with Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD
A medical perspective on ARFID, exploring how gut health and underlying biology contribute to restrictive eating.
Food as Medicine with Julie Logan, MD
Use nutrition as a powerful tool to reduce picky eating and support behavior, mood, and overall health.
Overcoming Picky Eating for Autism with Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD, CL
Supportive, low-pressure strategies to expand food variety and create positive mealtime experiences.
Resources
Top Reasons to Implement a GFCF Diet
Why does my child need a Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet? There are several reasons why parents should consider a gluten-free, casein-free diet for thei…
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Special Diets for Autism
Diet is the foundation of good health. In addition, not all kids respond the same way to dietary interventions. Therefore, finding the right diet for …
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Healthy Eating Tips for Teens and Adults with Autism
Everyone knows that a nutritious diet is key to being healthy. But how do we get our teens and adults with autism to make healthy eating choices? In t…
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Picky Eating and Autism
Kids with autism can be extremely selective when it comes to eating. An estimated 46–89% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have fee…
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GFCFSF Diet on a Budget
Feeding your family a GFCFSF diet on a budget involves using the same basic strategies you would typically use to reduce your family’s food cost…
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Avoiding Processed Foods
Diet change is an intervention many families with autism have found to yield profound improvements in the symptoms of autism. In addition, the individ…
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