Maintaining Proper Nutrition in Individuals with Neurodivergence [Video]

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Not everyone’s brain works in the same way. Neurodivergent patients need additional considerations for medical care, especially when it comes to their nutrition and how it plays a part in brain function and development.

“I think the biggest thing that we see is sensory aversion to different foods. They have difficulty eating based on how the food looks or feels in their mouth, or how it tastes different to them,” says Pediatrician, Dr. Misty Strow. “So, they may have some nutrient deficiencies.”

This can even be the way utensils feel as they are eating. But, overall, trying to get proper nutrients for those with neurodivergence is paramount.

“We need essential nutrients, micronutrients, and essential ammino acids for our …