In recognition of World Autism Month, staff at High Road School of Germantown introduced a hands-on “safe food” lesson aimed at promoting healthy eating habits and raising awareness about sensory-based food preferences, particularly among children with autism. While the school’s current student population primarily includes individuals diagnosed with emotional disturbances rather than autism, the team saw this month as a timely opportunity to explore how promoting healthy eating is crucial for everyone's emotional and behavioral health and overall well-being. The lesson focused on the unique sensory preferences often exhibited by children with autism, especially sensitivities to [...]