Nourishing Autism

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20. 3 Reasons Why Nutrient Deficiencies are Common in Autism Jan 28, 2022

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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!

IN THIS EPISODE

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

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19. Breaking The Constipation Loop Jan 21, 2022

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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.

IN THIS EPISODE

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

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Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

18. What Is Your Child's Behavior Telling You? Jan 14, 2022

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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!

IN THIS EPISODE

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

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Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

17. Why Traditional Picky Eating Tactics Don't Work for Autism Jan 07, 2022

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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!

IN THIS EPISODE

Why the starve it out method does not work
Finding a certified SOS therapist
How sensory processing disorders and picky eating are linked

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Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

16. Routines Over Resolutions Dec 31, 2021

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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.

IN THIS EPISODE

Practical steps to identify your routines
Why routines are better than resolutions
How to brainstorm for long-term success

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Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

15. Happy Holidays! Dec 20, 2021

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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.

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Need Christmas Recipes and Tips? Check out —> [Round Up] Christmas Recipes + Tips for a Merry Day!
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14. Food Allergies, Sensitivities, and Intolerances Dec 17, 2021

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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!

IN THIS EPISODE

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?

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Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

13. To Supplement or Not to Supplement? Dec 10, 2021

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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!

IN THIS EPISODE

The SOS approach to eating for picky eaters
Is nutrient testing right for your child
Where to find the best quality supplements

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Join the Autism Nutrition Library
Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

12. 3 Reasons Your Child is Eating Non-Food Items Dec 03, 2021

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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!

IN THIS EPISODE

How craving sensory input could trigger your child to eat non-food items
Developmental stages and their correlation with oral sensations
Defining pica and what this could mean for potential nutrient deficiencies

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11. Happy Thanksgiving + Exclusive Black Friday Offer! Nov 23, 2021

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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.

If you have been waiting to join the Autism Nutrition Library, now is the time! Use the code GIVETHANKS-20 for 20% off the ANL.When you join the Autism Nutrition Library you get instant access to:

- Kid friendly recipes that meet your child's sensory preferences and nutrition needs
- A member's only community form to connect with other like minded parents (and me!)
- Information on conditions such as Constipation, the Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Supplements, Leaky Gut Syndrome, PANS/PANDAS and more - in relation to autism and nutrition
- … and so much more

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