Do you try offering new foods to your child, only to become frustrated each time because they only end up refusing it? Many parents who have come to me have been working on picky eating and expanding their diet without any kind of success, and it turns out that they were just not using the right approaches for their child on the spectrum. The appropriate method can help your child grow confident with food, and grow trust with food and with you!

Have you ever thought about how important posture could be in regards to your child’s eating habits? A secure seating position is so important for both core and head support and can be a really important factor to ensure your child is able to eat new foods with harder and different textures!

Brittyn’s guest, Rachel Madel, a Speech Language Pathologist working in the autism community, discusses how to help children on the spectrum better express themselves by using technology.

Join Brittyn as she interviews Quiara Smith, a pediatric pelvic health occupational therapist. Learn about how a pelvic health occupational therapist can help a child with toileting challenges. During this episode Quiara and Brittyn discuss the connection between the pelvic floor and issues such as urinary incontinence, constipation, and picky eating.

Join Brittyn as she talks with Dr. Marielly Mitchell, a pediatric occupational therapist and oral facial myofunctional therapist. Dr. Mitchell works with children on their sensory processing to optimize breathing and sleeping, which also translates into picky eating.

In this episode, Brittyn talks about using Epsom salt baths for children with Autism. Learn more about why Epsom salt baths may be beneficial and how you can incorporate Epsom salt baths into your child’s routine.

In this episode I speak with one of my past clients named Brittany, who is sharing about her nutrition journey for her son Shepard. Brittany is a physician herself and dug into the research on nutrition for autism and shares her journey.

Join Brittyn as she interviews Molly Johnson, the Autism Consultant. Molly is a special education teacher by training and through that, she saw a need in the autism community and she filled it. So she supports parents to implement strategies to help their child's challenging behavior and skill development.

Valentine’s Day is full of celebration and traditions, but this can also be a time of high stress for you and your child with autism. They often have more exposure to new foods or the foods that they may be allergic or sensitive to, and it can also be really overstimulating! This is a great time to explore new food options, and if your child is comfortable, new social opportunities!

Do you suspect that your child’s limited diet is leaving them lacking in specific nutrients? Nutrient deficiencies are extremely common in children and adults with autism, but that does not mean that this statement deserves a one size fits all approach.

Join Brittyn as she digs deeper into the top 3 reasons your child could be suffering from a nutrient deficiency and how to fix them!

Did you know that children with autism are more likely to experience constipation due to lack of fiber, dehydration, low muscle tone, food sensitivities, and other underlying GI issues like yeast and dysbiosis? This may leave you wondering what exactly you can do to help, but let me reassure you that this does not have to be a chronic condition for your child!

Listen along as Brittyn discusses getting to the root of the constipation loop and how to break it.

Have you ever thought that your child’s behavioral actions are related to a nutritional problem? Sadly, so often children with autism often don't receive adequate medical care because they can't always tell us what's wrong.

Brittyn will be discussing how your verbal or non-verbal child may be using other communication tools such as head banging, pushing on their stomach, and even other verbal tools that something deeper is happening!

Is 2022 the year that you are determined to work on your child’s picky eating habits? While this is a great goal, you may want to make sure you are choosing a method that is going to create sustainable results for your child while creating a supportive environment through this process. This is why finding a healthcare professional that is certified in this area is so important!

Did you know that 80% of people will ditch their New Years resolutions by February? If you are looking to start any New Years resolutions for your family, consider routines instead! Not only will you have long-term success instead of short-term burnout, but you will also set your family up for routines that support your goals.

If you are looking for some holiday recipes and tips in my membership, I've pulled together 20 different holiday recipes that include breakfast and main dish options as well as many different desserts inside my membership, the Autism Nutrition Library! The price goes up next year, so now is a great time to join a like-minded community and take steps to help your child feel their best.

Did you know that children with autism are more likely to also have food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances? While these words are often used interchangeably, they are all very different in how they present themselves, how we test for them, and how they can be treated!

Have you ever felt shamed for offering or not offering supplements to your child with autism?

Supplements can be a great source of nutrients that your child may not be getting from their diet if they do not eat a broad diet of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and protein. Let’s dig deeper, without judgment, on when and when to not supplement!

Is your child afraid of trying new foods, but will put just about anything else in their mouth like rocks, dirt, paper, and play-doh?

Your child could be trying to tell you something more. In this episode, I will be giving you 3 reasons that your child with autism could be eating non-food items!

We are taking off this week for you to enjoy more time with your family and friends! For Thanksgiving resources, check out last week's episode for tips for a stress-free holiday. We also have an exclusive Black Friday offer, so give this quick episode a listen for next steps!

It’s the season of Thanksgiving, and along with the excitement can come a feeling of uncertainty if you have a child on the spectrum.

This could be for a variety of reasons such as a change in schedule, new foods, new people, and other variations in the day that could change your child’s regular routine. Tune in as I give my top six tips for navigating and preparing for a stress-free Thanksgiving!