Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD

The Gut-Brain Connection in Autism

Discover how the gut-brain connection impacts children with autism. Learn how gut health influences mood, behavior, digestion, and sleep, and explore practical, nutrition-based strategies to support your child’s well-being from the inside out.

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Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD

Autism Diet List: Choosing Nourishing Foods for Autism

Building an autism diet list for your child may feel daunting, so we’ve compiled a list of the most nourishing foods for autism.  These foods supply key nutrients, while eliminating any added ingredients that don’t support your child’s overall health.

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Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD

ARFID and Autism: Exploring the Connection and Finding Support

ARFID and autism can occur together in some children, causing extreme feeding challenges and severe food restriction, often resulting in lack of weight gain. Fortunately, there are options for treatment to help children with ARFID and autism expand their diets and overcome fear and anxiety around eating.

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Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD

Food Chaining for Autism: Examples to Expand Safe Foods

Food chaining is a great tool for expanding the diet for children with feeding challenges, but sometimes it is hard to know where to start.  We’ve provided 8 food chaining examples that can serve as a jumping off point for your food chaining journey, along with tips to help you be more successful in using food chaining to expand your child’s diet.

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Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD

Autism and Halloween: Non-Candy Treat Ideas

Autism and Halloween can be a tricky combination for some kiddos, but don’t stress - we’ve rounded up 15 non-candy treat ideas, with options for all ages!

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