Nutrition & Autism Spectrum Disorder
This 8-week program brings together practical nutrition education with weekly live support from a Registered Dietitian who specializes in neurodivergent-affirming care. You'll explore the connection between sensory processing and eating, build predictable mealtime routines, and gently expand food variety — all without pressure, shame, or a goal of "fixing" anyone's eating. Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to take part alongside autistic participants.
Who this program is for
- Autistic children, teens, or adults working on nutrition and mealtimes
- Parents and caregivers supporting an autistic family member's eating
- Anyone navigating food selectivity, sensory sensitivities, or mealtime stress
What you'll learn
- How sensory processing shapes food preferences
- Understanding food selectivity without judgment
- Building predictable, lower-stress mealtime routines
- Gentle, pressure-free approaches to expanding variety
- Supporting independence around food at any age
- Putting together a nutritionally adequate, sustainable plan
What's included
- 8 self-directed learning modules
- 8 live 60-minute RD-led group sessions
- Caregiver participation track
- Worksheets, visual routines, and mealtime planning tools
- Private messaging with your RD
- Progress tracking and a brief closing outcomes check-in
Program timeline
- Week 1Understanding Nutrition & Autism
- Week 2Sensory Processing and Food
- Week 3Understanding Food Selectivity
- Week 4Nutritional Adequacy
- Week 5Creating Predictable Mealtime Routines
- Week 6Expanding Food Variety Without Pressure
- Week 7Supporting Independence Around Food
- Week 8Building a Sustainable Nutrition Plan
Your Dietitian
Priya Kapoor, RD
Registration No. CDO-38845
Priya is a Registered Dietitian specializing in pediatric and neurodivergent-affirming nutrition care. She created Spark's autism nutrition program after years of clinical work supporting food selectivity, sensory needs, and family mealtime dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
No. This program is open to autistic and self-identifying individuals, and to caregivers, whether or not there's a formal diagnosis.