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Picky eating is one of the most common and challenging concerns for families of children with autism, but it is rarely just about behavior. Food selectivity is often a reflection of underlying biological, sensory, and neurological factors that influence how a child experiences food, digestion, and appetite.

In this practical and empowering session, Julie Matthews, MS, will help parents understand the root causes of picky eating through a whole-body, systems-based lens. You’ll learn how factors such as sensory sensitivities, gut health, nutrient imbalances, inflammation, and nervous system regulation can all play a role in shaping eating patterns. Julie will also share clear, realistic strategies to help you gently expand your child’s diet without pressure or overwhelm. From improving nutritional intake within a limited diet to introducing new foods in a supportive way, this talk focuses on meeting your child where they are while moving forward step by step. Parents will leave with a deeper understanding of why picky eating happens and a practical roadmap to support better eating, improved nutrition, and overall health in a way that feels achievable for real life.

Julie Matthews, MS, is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher specializing in personalized nutrition for complex neurological conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorder and ADHD for over 25 years. She received her master’s degree in medical nutrition, with distinction, from Arizona State University, and she’s co-author of two research studies demonstrating the effectiveness of nutrition and therapeutic diet intervention for autism spectrum disorder. Julie is the author of The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan and Nourishing Hope for Autism. Visit NourishingHope.com.

Picky eating is one of the most common and challenging concerns for families of children with autism, but it is rarely just about behavior. Food selectivity is often a reflection of underlying biological, sensory, and neurological factors that influence how a child experiences food, digestion, and appetite.

In this practical and empowering session, Julie Matthews, MS, will help parents understand the root causes of picky eating through a whole-body, systems-based lens. You’ll learn how factors such as sensory sensitivities, gut health, nutrient imbalances, inflammation, and nervous system regulation can all play a role in shaping eating patterns. Julie will also share clear, realistic strategies to help you gently expand your child’s diet without pressure or overwhelm. From improving nutritional intake within a limited diet to introducing new foods in a supportive way, this talk focuses on meeting your child where they are while moving forward step by step. Parents will leave with a deeper understanding of why picky eating happens and a practical roadmap to support better eating, improved nutrition, and overall health in a way that feels achievable for real life.

Julie Matthews, MS, is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher specializing in personalized nutrition for complex neurological conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorder and ADHD for over 25 years. She received her master’s degree in medical nutrition, with distinction, from Arizona State University, and she’s co-author of two research studies demonstrating the effectiveness of nutrition and therapeutic diet intervention for autism spectrum disorder. Julie is the author of The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan and Nourishing Hope for Autism. Visit NourishingHope.com.