First of all, candy is not necessary to be healthy.... but neither is bread! The fact of the matter is that humans need more than simply what is adequate in order to encompass the entire human experience, and so we have to ask ourselves what we're going to do about candy.
Children on the spectrum cannot have artificial ingredients, and some cannot have corn. Most candy is made with artificial colors and flavors and high fructose corn syrup. These things are unhealthy to begin with but for the autistic child it can lead to tantrums, frustration, and craziness.
At health food stores you can usually find organic candy, but they may still be made with corn syrup. If you are avoiding corn or sugar, you will need to go further to find candy your child can safely eat.
I do not have all the answers for candy. Check out the link below and the make your own informed decisions about what kind of candy your child can have, if any.
Indie Candy
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