Brittyn Coleman, a Registered Dietitian and Autism expert joins Colleen to discuss practical, research-backed approaches that clinicians can integrate into patient care to support children with autism.

Brittyn shares practical ways to navigate picky eating and tips for helping parents integrate dietary changes at home with less stress and more ease. Whether you're a pediatrician, dietitian, or general practitioner, this episode provides actionable guidance to support better health outcomes for your patients with autism.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

Why nutritional interventions matter in autism care
What supplements you should consider
Strategies for supporting parents through dietary changes
Common nutrient deficiencies in autism and how to address them
Why the typical picky eating advice doesn't work with children with autism

Resources Mentioned:

Masterclass for Practitioners - On-demand courses for deeper insights into autism and nutrition (autismdietitian.com/masterclass)
Brittyn Coleman’s Website - For resources and practitioner tools on autism nutrition

Related Episode:

Episode 40: Nutrition for Autism

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

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