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Since many individuals on the spectrum of autism enjoy the sensory burst of crunchy foods, one good option for snacks, lunch-boxes, and riding-in-the-car treats is sandwich-sized ziplock sacks filled with a mixture of snappy munchies. Even very young children can help pick out the theme, pick out the ingredients, and help put the ingredients in a sack. You will want to, of course, select snacks that take into consideration the special dietary needs of each individual. Use the zipper-lock sacks for individuals who have fine-motor deficits. Check out some of the ideas below.

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+ PIZZA IN A SACK. Mix some pepperoni, some pizza flavored crackers, some dry pasta, and some cheese crackers.
+ JUNGLE MIX – Mix up jungle-related snacks like animal crackers, dried banana chips, dried pineapple cut into bite-sized chunks, and dry-roasted peanuts.
+ CHEX MIX – Mix up several different flavors of Chex cereals with some peanuts or pecans.
+ BREAKFAST IN A SACK. Mix up some Life Cereal (cinnamon is good!), yogurt-covered raisins, banana chips, and some dried orange-flavored cranberries.
+ S’MORES IN A SACK. Mix some Honey Graham cereal, miniature marshmallows, and chocolate chips
+ TWIST AND TURN SNACKS. Mix up a selection of flavored miniature pretzels and some of the square butter pretzels.
+ NUTTY FRUITS. Mix up some dried golden raisins, dried cherries, dried banana chips, dried apricots cut into chunks, and roasted, unsalted almonds.
+ ORIENTAL MIX. Mix crisp Chinese noodles, roasted and unsalted cashews, miniature flavored rice cakes, and even Ramen noodles that are broken up.
+ TROPICAL TREAT. Mix some dried pineapple cut into bite-sized chunks, large coconut flakes, dried banana chips, macadamia nuts
+ TACO IN A SACK. Mix some tortilla chips, dried tomatoes cut into small pieces, and miniature taco-flavored cheese crackers.

So, just think creatively and you will come up with some yummy crunchy treats. The principles are to allow folks to help compile their own snacks and to develop snacks around a theme for variety and interest. ENJOY!

NOTE TO LISTENERS: I am Cathy Knoll, a board certified music therapist and long-time friend of many folks with autism. At FAQautism.com we are committed to providing free, practical, everyday tips for making life better for people with autism. You can click on a button to send me an email with your thoughts or challenging situations or innovative solutions. Check out our website for a wealth of ideas and a glimpse into the world of autism. www.FAQautism.com

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