NCHPAD NEWS: April 2014
Volume 13, Issue 4
A monthly publication of NCHPAD - the NATIONAL CENTER on HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and DISABILITY http://www.nchpad.org.
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THIS MONTH'S TOPICS
Guest Column: One in 68
Senior Corner: Choosing the Right Athletic Shoe
Kids Korner: Helping Children with Autism be Physically Active
Kids Nutrition Korner: Eating Issues Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Nutrition Corner: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Nutrition Therapy
From the Information Specialists' Desks: Updates & Upcoming Events
Guest Column: One in 68
April is Autism Awareness Month. Janice Hanson, a practitioner in the field of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), provides us with an all-encompassing article on the growing prevalence of ASD in society today. She goes on to discuss how ASD is identified, outline various interventions and therapies to help treat ASD, and discuss the benefits of those various treatment interventions and therapies.
To learn more, please CLICK HERE.
Senior Corner: Choosing the Right Athletic Shoe
How old are your current athletic shoes? How well do they really fit and protect your feet and the rest of your body? Could they be holding you back?
Andy Avedisian, owner of Fleet Feet in Birmingham, AL, was kind enough to sit down with us and discuss the importance of and mechanics behind proper fitting footwear for individuals engaging in all levels and types of physical activity.
To learn more, please CLICK HERE.
Kids Korner: Helping Children with Autism be Physically Active
Kids with ASD need to get daily physical activity, as it provides several benefits that every kid needs, as well as some potential additional benefits for kids on the spectrum. However, there may be additional challenges to getting and keeping them active. We have outlined a few tips to help in this month's Kids Korner.
To learn more, please CLICK HERE.
Kids Nutrition Korner: Eating Issues Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism may also present challenges when it comes to getting kids to eat properly. This column outlines various selective appetite preferences that may manifest in kids with ASD, and provides some strategies to working with these appetites and preferences to still eat a complete, nutritious daily diet.
To learn more, please CLICK HERE.
Nutrition Corner: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Nutrition Therapy
April is also Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness month. IBS is incredibly prevalent in society today, and our nutritionist has provided several eating recommendations to help manage IBS.
To learn more, please CLICK HERE.
From the Information Specialists' Desks: Updates & Upcoming Events