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We welcome our September guest speaker: Myrese Nochomowitz, MPH, RD, LDN as we explore the topic of eating. Many neurodivergent individuals present with Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder (ARFID) and/or extreme picky eating. This presents a potential for nutrient deficiencies and growth deficits. BUT, it doesn’t have to! Parents, understandably, are often very worried about their child’s picky eating habits. In this presentation, we’ll 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
Guest Speaker Bio: Myrese Nochomowitz, MPH, RD, LDN
Myrese received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Connecticut and her Master of Public Health from George Washington University. She has extensive training and experience with the neurodivergent population having worked in early intervention and more recently, in private practice. She has particular interest, skill and passion working with individuals with Avoidant Restrictive Food and Intake Disorder (ARFID) and picky eating.
Myrese currently works as a dietitian at Metrowest Nutrition Therapy where she is accepting new clients in-person in Framingham and virtually.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://advocates-telehealth.zoom.us/j/96187848578?pwd=L2h2GJyocTSoRhbuv3a7YSFO7han4H.1
Meeting ID: 961 8784 8578
Passcode: 317646
