In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn is joined by Ali Grossman, an amazing member of the Nourishing Autism Collective, mom of three autistic boys, former teacher and school counselor, and neurodiversity-affirming advocate for families. Ali shares her family's feeding journey, the progress her twins have made over time, and the game-changing Christmas visual board she created to make gift opening more predictable and magical for her kids. Listen in to hear Ali explain how these simple visual resources can increase autonomy, reduce sensory overload, and help kids feel more in control during the holidays.

Check out the show notes below for links to Ali's Christmas Visual Board resource and where to connect with her!

• Connect with Ali Grossman on Instagram to find her Christmas Visual Board linked in her profile: @neuro_diversity_affirming_mama
• CLICK HERE for Ali's website to learn more about her resources and how she can support you!

Reminder: Food Hopper Presale is LIVE! Brittyn's brand new app, Food Hopper, is officially on presale! Don't forget to lock in 20% off your subscription forever by grabbing your early access spot at: http://www.foodhopper.co/

This week on The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn sits down with pediatric occupational therapist (OT) and content creator Emily, that also goes by The Simple OT, a third-generation OT who brings a strong sensory-informed lens to everything she does. Emily is trained in The SOS Approach to Feeding and has worked across early intervention, school, and outpatient settings, and she brings years of hands-on experience helping autistic children and kids with sensory processing differences feel safe and successful at mealtimes and beyond.

Together, Brittyn and Emily break down why regulation is the foundation of feeding, the early signs of dysregulation parents often miss, and simple ways to support a child's nervous system before and during meals. They also talk about the pressure parents may feel around eating, how our own regulation influences our kids, and why food can be overwhelming long before it touches a child's lips.

Emily also shares some fun, sensory-friendly food-play ideas, like the hilarious "Sneeze Game".

You don't want to miss this episode full of strategies you can use tonight to help mealtimes feel manageable and more connected!

Find Emily (The Simple OT) on:

• Instagram: @thesimpleot

• TikTok: @thesimpleot

Brittyn's brand new app, Food Hopper, is officially on presale! Don't forget to lock in 20% off your subscription forever by grabbing your early access spot at: https://www.foodhopper.co/

Access the Food Hopper presale:
👉 Visit foodhopper.co
👉 Or text HOP to (303) 219-3393

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares the reassurance you need heading into one of the most overwhelming food days of the year.

Listen in to hear about the emotional weight holidays can carry: family comments, unpredictable routines, sensory overload, and the pressure to have a picture-perfect day. Brittyn shares practical, actionable strategies so you feel more prepared and empowered this Thanksgiving day.

P.S. The presale for Food Hopper, Brittyn's brand-new app, opened this week, and spots for lifetime access are already filling fast. Families on the waitlist can check their email for early access, and anyone else can also hop into the presale right now by:

• Visiting foodhopper.co
• Or texting HOP to (303) 219-3393

Don't miss your chance to grab discounted annual pricing, lifetime spots, and two free months of the Nourishing Autism Collective with lifetime membership!