We have a very special guest this week on Beyond Behavior. Meet Dr. Michelle Thompson-Olson, DO, AOBFP, ABOIM, DipABLM, Lifestyle, Integrative, Family & Mind-Body Medicine Physician specializing in Personalized Medicine. She sat down with us to talk about her mission and passion by changing healthcare one step and one healthy change at a time.

Our next stop on the Behaving Badly: The Laugh & Learn Tour is at Westmoreland County Community College Event Center, September 24, 2021 from 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m. Join us! 6 CEUs available - this is a local event in Westmoreland County, PA. To Register click here:

http://events.constantcontact.com/reg...

If you have questions about how you can find out more about the Behaving Badly: Laugh & Learn Tour, email behaviorworxpa@gmail.com

Footage from this video was taken the first stop of the tour at Penn State Fayette, Eberly Campus, and a huge thank you to their staff for making it an incredible start to the tour.

We also want to thank our participants who rose to every challenge at this interactive event!

Join me for my first What I Eat in a Day video! As a Behavior Intervention Expert using a Holistic Approach to eating, I thought it might be helpful to share what I like to eat gluten free in a day. If you'd like to learn more about how gluten can affect gut health and behaviors, go to www.behaviorworxofsouthwesternpa.com.

I also want to say that while this what I eat to like do not feel you have to eat exactly the same things. You consult your health professionals to determine what is best for your diet. I am share ideas and realistic meal ideas. If you do find this video helpful, please be sure to like and subscribe.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Mandy Keckler from the Behaviorworx team shares tips and tricks when it comes to shopping gluten free! Hint: Check those labels! Mandy has Celiac Disease so living gluten free is vitally important to her and helping others succeed on this journey is a passion. Be sure to check out her first Shop with Me: The Gluten Free OT video.

What I Eat in a Day: Gluten Free OT: Pediatric Occupational Therapist living with Celiac Disease

Fall in Love with Gluten Free: THREE Fall Recipes and Tips from a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.

In this video we talk about 5 tips to a help autistic children or those with sensory needs have a successful Halloween including costumes, comfort, preferences and more. We also talk about gluten free awareness and ways to help trick or treaters who may have allergies to wheat, dairy, eggs, gluten, nuts, etc. These tips are helpful for anyone whether you are a parent, professional or even a neighbor of a special needs child, you can use these tips to help make it a Happy Halloween!

Bad Behaviors at Bedtime? 3 Tips to Help Kids with Sensory Issues and Autism Brush Their Teeth.

It can be a real struggle for children with sensory issues and/ or autism successfully brush their own teeth. It is a process that takes patience, kindness, persistence and consistency but know that YOU CAN DO THIS and you can help your child succeed at this too! Do not be afraid to try different strategies to see what works best for your child and always consult your physician or therapists for your individual situation - every circumstance is different - but these three tips are tried and true and often help improve tooth brushing and minimize behaviors at bedtime if implemented consistently.

In this video, Kristan gives a behinds the scenes look at pumpkin carving with her family. She shares 3 PUMPKIN CARVING TIPS for Children who may have sensory issues or are on the autism spectrum.

In this video, Gluten Free OT Mandy Keckler and Behavior Expert Kristan Weisdack have several tips to navigate Holiday Dinners with Your Picky Eater. Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or beyond, let's help your picky eater have a good holiday too.

What is Food Chaining? A Pediatric Occupational Therapist on Getting Picky Eaters to Try New Foods

ABOUT MANDY KECKLER, The Gluten Free OT:

Mandy has been an occupational therapist for 21 years, with 19 years of experience in pediatrics, specifically working with early intervention in western Pennsylvania for the past 10 years. She is passionate about integrating hands-on work with clients along with parent/caregiver education to make everyday living more meaningful and enjoyable for the families she serves. Mandy has extensive experience treating children on the Autism spectrum, addressing sensory and feeding challenges on a regular basis. She also has personal experience with unique feeding needs at home, as Mandy and both of her daughters have been living with Celiac Disease for the past four years.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Mandy Keckler, walks through Steps to Eating with little ones who struggle with eating or food aversions. Steps to Eating is a great way to help introduce picky eaters to new foods. We've done a 3 Part series on picky eaters and ways you can help them try new foods without feeling scared or overwhelmed. Want to watch Parts 1 & 2? Check out the links below.

In this video I talk about three tips for shopping gluten free and dairy free on a budget. It can be expensive to shop gluten and dairy free but there are ways to keep it manageable.

Sensory Gift TIPS You Need This Christmas from Kristan Weisdack, Special Needs Mom and Behavior Specialist. You do not want to miss these tips for children with autism, sensory processing issues or developmental delays.

In this video I talk about holistic tips to help your sensory and/ or autistic children fall asleep better. Let's take a look at the root cause and I'll share my secret sauce tip as well.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Mandy Keckler, walks through 3 Tips for staying safely gluten free when attending Holiday Parties or spending the day with loved ones who may not be gluten free. These tips are a great way to ensure what you eat is gluten free and you will not have to worry about cross-contamination.

Mandy and her two daughters have been diagnosed with Celiac disease and they are gluten free for that reason but this video is also applicable for anyone who may have a gluten intolerance or may be on a gluten free or dairy free diet. Mandy always recommends doing your research. Celiac.org is a fantastic resource for anyone going gluten free.

Feel confident eating at parties this holiday season with Mandy's tips!

3 Reasons Problem Behaviors Occur (Out of Nowhere) in Children with Autism or Sensory Needs

Books I Recommend for Autism Professionals and Parents in 2022! Hi, I'm Kristan Weisdack, Behavior Expert and Special Needs Mom with my book recommendations for a holistic approach to autism.

Behavior Expert Kristan Weisdack sits down to interview Outsmarting Autism Author Patricia S. Lemer

Taste Testing Dairy Free Ranch Dressing: Have You Tried These?

Mandy and her daughter Abby bring you a super fun and honest taste test of three different dairy free ranch dressings. Mandy and her daughters have been diagnosed with Celiac disease and they are gluten free/ dairy free for that reason, but this video is also applicable for anyone who may have a dairy intolerance or may be on a dairy free or on a dairy free diet. Mandy always recommends doing your research.

ABOUT MANDY KECKLER, The Gluten Free OT:

Mandy has been an occupational therapist for 21 years, with 19 years of experience in pediatrics, specifically working with early intervention in western Pennsylvania for the past 10 years. She is passionate about integrating hands-on work with clients along with parent/caregiver education to make everyday living more meaningful and enjoyable for the families she serves. Mandy has extensive experience treating children on the Autism spectrum, addressing sensory and feeding challenges on a regular basis. She also has personal experience with unique feeding needs at home, as Mandy and both of her daughters have been living with Celiac Disease for the past four years.