Nourishing Autism

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30. Becoming an Intentional Autism Parent with Jamie Lin Brown Apr 08, 2022

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This week on the podcast Brittyn welcomes a special guest, Jamie Lin Brown!

Jamie is an advocate for not only her child who is on the spectrum, Phoenix, but also educates others. She has also built a close community of followers where she provides other parents with tools, resources, mentorship, and inspiration about being more intentional with their children on the spectrum!

IN THIS EPISODE

How diet changes played a vital role in her son's behavioral patterns
Getting your child involved in the cooking process
Being intentional within not only your child's life, but in your family's time also

LINKS

Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram
Sign up for the retreat!

29. Learning to Like New Foods Apr 01, 2022

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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!

IN THIS EPISODE

What is the rule of 10 for introducing new foods
Discovering which mealtime is best to introduce new foods
Best language to use surrounding trying new foods with your child

LINKS

Get on the waitlist for my upcoming online course: Overcoming Picky Eating with Autism

Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

28. How Posture at Mealtime Affects Picky Eating Mar 25, 2022

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Have you ever thought about how important posture could be in regards to your child's eating habits? Children with autism are more likely to have low muscle tone making it all the more difficult to have a comfortable seat at the table.

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!

IN THIS EPISODE

How poor posture could be affecting your child's eating experience
Learn about the 90-90-90 rule for a comfortable seating posture
Products that may be helpful to make your child's mealtime more comfortable

LINKS

Get on the waitlist for my upcoming online course: Overcoming Picky Eating with Autism
Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram
Waitlist for the Overcoming Picky Eating with Autism course

27. Improving Communication and Autonomy with AAC Devices with Rachel Madel M.A.,CCC-SLP Mar 18, 2022

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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.

IN THIS EPISODE

What is augmentative alternative communication (AAC)?
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) vs. AAC.
Using AAC to help with picky eating.

LINKS

Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram
https://www.rachelmadel.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rachelmadelslp/

26. Constipation, Urinary Incontinence, and Picky Eating with Quiara Smith MOT OTR/L of Aloha Integrative Therapy Mar 11, 2022

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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.

IN THIS EPISODE

Learn what conditions a pelvic floor therapist treats.
Understand how the pelvic floor impacts the toileting patterns of children with sensory dysfunction.
The connection between the pelvic floor and urinary incontinence, constipation, and picky eating.

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25. Could Mouth Breathing Be Contributing to Picky Eating and Sleep Issues? with Marielly Mitchell, OTD, OTR/L, SWC, SIPT Mar 04, 2022

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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

24. Epsom Salt Baths for Autism Feb 25, 2022

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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

What are Epsom salt baths.
Why Epsom salt baths may be beneficial for children with Autism.
How to introduce Epsom salt baths in your child's routine.

LINKS

Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

23. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Sulforaphane: One Mom's Journey Supporting Her Son with Brittany Collins, DO Feb 18, 2022

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In this episode Brittyn speaks with one of her past clients, Brittany, who opens up 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 experience working with Brittyn.

IN THIS EPISODE

Brittany, a former client, shares how she navigated her son's Autism diagnosis.
Nutrition interventions that had a positive impact on Brittany's son, Shepard.
Brittany shares her advice on how to approach treatment options.

LINKS

Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

22. Skill Development and Challenging Behaviors with Molly Johnson, the Autism Consultant Feb 11, 2022

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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.

IN THIS EPISODE

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

LINKS

Follow Molly on Instagram at @theautismconsultant
Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

21. Preparing for a Successful Valentine's Day Feb 04, 2022

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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!

IN THIS EPISODE

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!

LINKS

Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

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