Practitioner Course

Diet and Nutrition for Autism and ADHD

Find what diet and nutritional protocols work best for your patients with Autism and ADHD.
Format

Online Course
2 lessons

Availability

12 Months OR Subscriber Pass

Duration

2 hours total

Presenter

Brittyn Coleman

About this course

Unlock a new level of expertise in supporting the nutrition and wellness of children on the autism spectrum, particularly those with selective eating habits. In this transformative course, Registered Dietitian Brittyn Coleman will guide you through research-backed, sensory-sensitive approaches to fostering positive eating experiences. You’ll learn how to address the unique nutritional needs and preferences of children on the spectrum, considering the sensory sensitivities that often impact their food choices and mealtime behaviours.

Brittyn is an expert in pediatric nutrition for neurodivergent children. She provides practical, adaptable strategies that can be immediately integrated into clinical practice. From identifying nutrient gaps and planning sensory-friendly meals to supporting parents through challenging mealtime routines, this course equips you with a powerful set of tools to help families on their journey to healthier, happier eating. 

By course completion, you’ll be ready to confidently support parents in creating a balanced diet tailored to their child’s specific needs, helping to lay a foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of children with autism, fostering their best relationship with food.
What you receive:
  • Clear protocol explanations from some of the world's top practitioners
  • Clinical pearls for improved practice results
  • Access to your audio and video recordings via the App Store
  • A downloadable PDF of the presenter’s slides
  • Links to all referenced research papers and useful clinical handouts
  • Access to the community hub where you can get answers to your questions
  • A 30-day money back guarantee

From this course you will

  • Explore the sensory challenges that impact a child's eating habits and learn how to identify individual sensitivities.
  • Develop personalised nutrition plans that accommodate sensory preferences while ensuring essential nutrient intake for optimal growth and development.
  • Gain insights into effective communication techniques to support parents in fostering a positive mealtime environment.
  • Learn practical methods to expand a child's food repertoire, turning mealtimes into opportunities for exploration rather than stress.
  • Identify common nutrient gaps in the diets of picky eaters on the spectrum and discover creative ways to fill these gaps.
  • Explore collaborative strategies for healthcare professionals and parents to work together in promoting a balanced and nutritious diet for children with autism.

What's in this course

Your Presenter

Brittyn Coleman

Brittyn Coleman is a Registered Dietitian, Autism Nutrition Expert, and the Founder of the Nourishing Autism Collective. She helps parents of children with autism to nourish their kids confidently. Through her practice, she has been able to support thousands of parents expand their child's diet in a sensory-friendly way and help them get the nutrients they need to feel their best and thrive. 

Brittyn has an online following of over 125,000 people and has been featured in online publications including Parents.com & VeryWell and has been a speaker for many conferences including the National US Autism Association Conference in Las Vegas. 
Brittyn currently hosts a podcast called Nourishing Autism and has recently gone viral on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.