Autism & Disordered Eating

🌟 Course Headline:

Unlock the Secrets: Autism & Disordered Eating - A Guide for Parents

Course Description:

Food and eating can be a complex and challenging area for autistic individuals. As a parent, you may have observed your child exhibiting restrictive eating patterns or perhaps binge eating, and you're left wondering how to address these issues effectively. Autism & Disordered Eating is designed to provide you with the knowledge and strategies needed to support your autistic child's journey with food.

Meet Your Instructor: 👩‍🏫

My name is Loren Snow, an advocate for neurodiversity and a seasoned public speaker and trainer. With years of experience teaching parents of autistic children and collaborating with esteemed organizations such as The National Autistic Society and NHS England, I bring a wealth of practical insights to the table. My personal journey as an autistic individual equips me with a unique perspective to guide you through the complexities of autism and its relation to disordered eating.

Course Overview:

📘 Understanding Eating Difficulties in Autism

• Sensory Sensitivities: We'll explore how various sensory issues can significantly impact your child's willingness to eat certain foods and the approaches that work best.

• Control and Routine: Learn about the importance of control and routine in an autistic individual's life and how it affects their eating habits.

• Co-occurring Conditions: I'll introduce you to conditions that can accompany autism, such as ADHD or anxiety disorders, which may also affect eating patterns.

• Mental Health and Eating: Discover the intricate relationship between mental health, wellbeing, and disordered eating in autistic individuals.

• Effective Strategies: Gain practical tools and techniques to help your child overcome their eating challenges, tailored specifically for the autism spectrum.

What You Will Learn:

• 🌱 Sensory Sensitivities and Eating Problems: Understand how sensory issues can lead to food aversions or selective eating behaviors.

• ✏️ Control, Routine, and Eating in Autism: Uncover strategies that empower your child to take control of their eating without creating power struggles.

• 🤝 Conditions That Can Cause Eating Difficulties: Learn about the common co-occurring conditions associated with autism and how they might affect eating behaviors.

• 🧠 Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Eating: Explore the connection between mental health, wellbeing, and disordered eating patterns in autistic individuals.

• ✅ Strategies That Work: Implement proven strategies to help your child navigate the complexities of eating, tailored to their unique needs.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is specifically designed for parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum who are facing challenges with their child's eating habits, whether it be under or over-eating. If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to proceed, this course will provide you with valuable insights and actionable steps.

Join Me on This Journey:

If you've ever felt helpless watching your child struggle with food, Autism & Disordered Eating is here to light the way. With my guidance, you'll learn how to approach these issues from a place of understanding and empathy, paving the path for better eating patterns and overall wellbeing for your autistic child.

Let's embark on this journey together and transform the relationship with food into a positive experience. Enroll now and take the first step towards supporting your child's unique needs. 🌈