Nourishing Autism

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.

• Learn about Molly Johnson's journey to become the Autism Consultant

• How visual supports can help with communication and decreasing behaviors & meltdowns

• The importance of implementing supports at home and not just school

• Different tools to help autistic children succeed and communicate more efficiently

• Follow Molly on Instagram at @theautismconsultant

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

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 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!

• Preparing your child for new interactions through some social stories

• Talking to teachers and your child's care team about preparing for the holiday

• How to incorporate your child's nutritional needs without compromising the fun of Valentine's Day!

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

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 is 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!

• How the MTHFR gene could be affecting your child's ability to absorb nutrients

• Why gut health impacts deficiencies

• Which nutrient deficiencies are most common in children with autism

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

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.

• How encopresis can be mistaken for other GI symptoms

• Supplements (other than Miralax) that can help your child's constipation

• What consists of the constipation loop and how to break it

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

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!

• Advocating for your child's communication method with your care team

• Nutritional needs and how they relate to non-verbal and verbal communication cues

• How to find support for your child's nutritional needs

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

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!

• Why the starve it out method does not work

• Finding a certified SOS therapist

• How sensory processing disorders and picky eating are linked

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

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.

• Practical steps to identify your routines

• Why routines are better than resolutions

• How to brainstorm for long-term success

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

We are taking a week off for the holidays so you can spend more quality time with your family.

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.

• Need Christmas Recipes and Tips? Check out —> [Round Up] Christmas Recipes + Tips for a Merry Day!

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

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!

• Differences and similarities in food sensitivities, food intolerances, and food allergies

• How to test for different types of food reactions

• Where does celiac disease classify as a food reaction?

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

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!

• The SOS approach to eating for picky eaters

• Is nutrient testing right for your child

• Where to find the best quality supplements

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram