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Dietary Changes pt 1

  There are ongoing studies examining the causes of this condition in individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as the underlying causes of the spectrum itself. But it’s been found that autistics and other neurodivergent people have a sensitivity to foods.   Scientists have found that staying away from certain foods, Gluten, casein, and processed additives, helps people with Autism become more social and functional. There is still speculation about whether this works, but I am living proof of it. When I was little, I was below size zero in clothes. I would eat food. There were constant doctor visits where they told me to eat more protein and drink protein shakes. I did exactly that. Nothing… My weight was embarrassing. I could only get clothes from the Gap outlet, which had jeans with elastic straps on the inside. I had to get those in a size zero with the elastic straps buttoned to the last notch. Playing outside was not easy either. Every time a kid falls on their butt...

Scattered and Routineless

  These past few weeks have been a roller coaster for me. Work has been crazy to where I have had no time to write. I had a wedding shower to host for my sister and brother-in-law, which was fun, and would love to host another party again sometime. I got overstimulated for the first time in forever while grocery shopping. Don't know why, but it happened. During my free time, I listened to the audiobook version of  But You Don’t Look Autistic At All by Bianca Toeps. I have to admit I learned a lot from her book. On top of running Naturally Nature Photography LLC, writing my book, and blog; I also work in retail at Home Depot in paint and garden. Right now it's the busy season and thankfully I've been getting a lot of hours. Unfortunately, because I work part-time, my schedule is all over the place and never constant. I'll open one day and then close the next. Plus some days I'm in the garden, and others I'm in paint. I'm used to that by now because in t...