Neurodivergent Nutrition: Making Food Easier and Stress-Free for ADHD, ASD and IDD with Jackie Silver, RD
Description
Jackie Silver is an NYC-based Registered Dietitian and founder of Jackie Silver Nutrition, a virtual private practice specializing in supporting neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults with ADHD, ASD and IDD. Her practice is neurodiversity-affirming, nonjudgmental, and weight-inclusive.
Jackie earned her Master of Health Science in Nutrition Communication from Toronto Metropolitan University and has specialized training in mindful eating and sensory-based feeding therapy. Her passion for working with the neurodivergent community began during a graduate placement with Special Olympics athletes. She supports clients across New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ontario, and beyond, helping with meal planning, selective eating, food aversions, digestive health, chronic disease management, and more.
In her free time, Jackie enjoys rock climbing, yoga, pilates, swimming, travel, museums, and spending time with family and friends.
In this episode, Jackie and Brittany discuss:
- Neurodivergent-affirming nutrition and executive functioning-friendly eating
- Making food easier and stress-free for individuals with autism or ADHD
- The role of routine and structure in successful nutrition habits for neurodivergent clients
- Balancing gentle nutrition with honouring unique preferences and sensory needs
- Self-compassion and feeling like you're “failing at eating right”
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