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

• What is an oral facial myofunctional therapist and what do they help with?

• How the anatomy and function of the mouth can impact sleep, sensory regulation, and nutrition.

• What is mouth breathing and how can it affect children on the spectrum.

LINKS

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram