Webinar, September 26th, 2024, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Guest speaker Myrese Nochomowitz, MPH, RD, LDN will explore the topic of eating. Many neurodivergent individuals present with Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder (ARFID) and/or extreme picky eating.
*In this presentation, unpack eating issues common to neurodivergent individuals, discuss the root causes and provide helpful tools to ensure individuals are meeting their nutritional needs.
Topics Covered:
- Nourishing and supporting children with ARFID and/or extreme picky eating
- 5 common senses-smell, sight, sound, taste, touch
- Our “hidden” senses: interoception, vestibular, proprioceptive
- The 3 types of ARFID
- Common nutrition myths, misconceptions
- Approaches that help
Myrese works with individuals with Avoidant Restrictive Food and Intake Disorder (ARFID) and picky eating, and is a dietitian at Metrowest Nutrition Therapy.
Register to https://autismalliance.org/events/guest-speaker-myrese-nochomowitz-mph-rd-ldn-neurodivergent-approach-navigating-extreme-picky?instance&blm_aid=32433 or (508) 652-9900
