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Nourishing Autism

Mar 25, 2022

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...


Mar 18, 2022

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.


Mar 11, 2022

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,...


Mar 4, 2022

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...