Chex Mix
Years ago, when Mikey had to go on a gluten-free diet, we had to say goodbye to Cheddar Chex Mix (the only flavor he really goes for). It was a tough one for him to give up. He loves it!
Once we realized he was okay to have some gluten, Chex Mix was one of the first things we brought back. Michael eats it more than once a week and he has a special method. He eats it shape by shape. The triangle crackers are first on the list. Then he moves on from there. I think his least favorites are the pretzels and the breadsticks because he saves them for last.
If your child likes Chex mix, but can’t have gluten, you can make your own. Just use the any variety of Chex other than wheat (check the box to make sure it says gluten free) and then look up recipes for homemade Chex mix. They’re ridiculously easy and you can customize them to your child’s tastes.
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Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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