Virginia Autism Foundation

10/14/2026

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MY TOP 5 DIETARY TIPS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM 💙

1. SUPPORT NATURAL DETOX PATHWAYS 🍋
Some children have genetic variations like MTHFR that can affect nutrient metabolism. Start the morning with fresh lemon water for hydration!

2. WATCH FOR FOOD SENSITIVITIES 🚫
Gluten, dairy, soy, corn and peanuts can be triggers for some children. Pay attention to digestion, skin reactions and individual sensitivities. Every child is different!

3. KEEP MEALS SIMPLE & NUTRIENT-DENSE 🥑
Think grass-fed beef, pasture-raised eggs, wild-caught fish, organic chicken and colorful veggies! Cook with grass-fed butter, ghee or beef tallow. Use extra virgin olive oil for dressings or gentle, low-heat cooking. Ditch ultra-processed foods, artificial dyes and unnecessary additives. REAL food fuels growing brains!

4. PRIORITIZE GUT HEALTH 🌱
The gut-brain connection is powerful! Focus on mineral-rich filtered water, fiber-rich whole foods and fermented foods if tolerated. Watch for bloating, constipation and irregular bowel movements. Digestion and nutrient absorption matter!

5. BE CONSISTENT WITH TARGETED SUPPLEMENTS 💪
Our daily routine includes digestive enzymes, Hawaiian spirulina, probiotics, D3/K2, vitamin C and liquid B vitamins, selected for Harper’s individual needs. I mix them together, and Harper actually loves the taste!

Small daily changes can make a BIG difference! 💙

10/13/2026

With Plan Bee Academy – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/10/2026

Thank you to our Title Sponsor for the 17th Annual Tidewater Autism Summit Plan Bee Academy ! They do great things in the community and we are so grateful!

10/06/2026

A good time we fill up fast! Join us!

Register for the GameON Autism Golf Clinic and contribute to a meaningful event for individuals with autism.

09/28/2026

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When Denise Resnik looked for a place where her autistic son Matt could live on his own as an adult, it didn’t exist. So she built it.

First Place Phoenix is an apartment building in midtown Phoenix for adults with autism and other neurodiversities. Residents have their own one- or two-bedroom apartment, with their own kitchen and their own front door.

The support comes with the lease: a team for life skills, jobs, health and wellness, and daily community activities. There’s a 24/7 concierge, a zen room, an art studio, and a teaching kitchen. The building was designed with sensory needs in mind.

It isn’t a group home. It’s a place to live independently without having to do everything alone.

The honest part is the cost. Rent starts at $4,600 a month, including utilities and the support team. That is out of reach for most families, and it’s why so many people are pushing for models like this to be funded and copied in more cities.

Would something like this work for someone you love?

📰:Firstplaceaz

07/28/2026

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Thank you to our Wave Rider Sponsor

About them:
The Virginia Autism Foundation - VAF- is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We focus our efforts and resources on bettering the lives of individuals and families who have a loved one with Autism through education, awareness and advocacy in our communities and on a State and Federal level. Our core mission is to be a voice for those with Autism and provide direct resources assistance grants and support for those in our community whose lives are impacted by Autism.

Website:
virginiaautismfoundation.com

07/17/2026

A door opens! Great people doing great work! Call them!

💙 We have limited openings for 1st & 2nd grade! If you’ve been searching for a school where your child can truly thrive, now is the perfect time to connect with us.

📩 Contact us today to learn more before these spots are filled!

06/09/2026

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04/29/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1cRnEGZ7Ld/ this years 2026 Virginia Autism Foundation VBAW event is set for July 18th Its free its fun Don't dis-my-ability!

04/22/2026

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Do you love waterskiing? 🚤
Have a passion for giving back to your community?🫂
Looking to spend weekends in the sun? 🌞

If you answered YES, we have a great opportunity for you! We are looking for volunteers to waterski with our adaptive participants and their families! All levels encouraged to join. VBAW hosts clinics ahead of each season to ensure you feel ready to go on event days.

If you are interested please message us or fill out the contact form on our website! vbaw.org