Online Autism Spectrum Disorder Nutrition Coaching

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Nutrition Coaches can provide food therapy for selective eaters. Identify nutritional risks and develop strategies to guide your loved ones to eat well and live well with ASD. Target the gut-mind connection for improved digestive health and eating behaviors.

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Online Autism Nutrition Coaching:

Children, adolescents, and adults with autism are higher at risk for feeding problems and have a much narrower range of foods than those without autism. Moreover, people with ASD may experience repetitive behaviors and restricted interests, which can spill over into how they experience food. This can lead to nutritional deficiencies, weight gain, weight loss, and constipation, among other nutrition problems, adding another layer of complication to an already complex disorder. 

It is a common misconception that picky eating is just a “phase” for children on the spectrum. In reality, these habits often persist into adulthood without professional intervention. A dietitian provides the tools to make these changes sustainable at any age.

Can a nutritionist help with autism?

Absolutely. During our nutrition therapy sessions, we will analyze nutritional deficiencies and excesses. We work together to understand your or your loved one’s dietary patterns, medical history, and medications. Through a comprehensive approach, working with your primary care physician and therapists, we can coordinate care so you can begin to introduce new foods into your or your loved one’s diet. We provide you with the necessary support to break unhealthy dietary habits and help you establish healthy eating behaviors to live a healthier, more vital life. We can help patients and their families achieve a healthier, more balanced life. 

Dietitian Services Covered by Insurance

  • Identify food triggers. Rule out medication interactions.
  • Identify nutritional risks.
  • Develop strategies to introduce challenging foods.
  • Target gut to improve digestive health and behavior.
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Over 90% of our patients pay nothing out of pocket. We’re in-network with most major insurance plans. We will check your coverage for you.

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Our Team of Online Certified Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians, and Healthcare Specialists

Online Nutritionist counts on over 25 Certified Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians, nurse practitioners, and therapists with diverse experience and backgrounds. We are proud to provide our patients with multi-lingual nutrition services (English & Spanish). You’ll be paired with one of the expert nutrition therapists on our team that best fits your needs, to help you reach your goals. Here are just a few of our team members. (Learn more about us here.)

RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – MS: Masters of Science – MHS: Masters of Health Sciences – CDN: Certified Dietitian Nutritionist – CNSC: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician – LDN: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist – MSN: Master of Science in Nursing – APRN: Advance Practice Registered Nurse – FNP-BC: Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice – LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

How can a dietitian help someone with autism?

As Nutritionists and Registered Dietitians, we work with patients and caregivers to better nourish patients with autism and develop a healthier relationship with food. 

We understand that for those with ASD, food is often about more than just hunger—it’s about sensory processing, routine, and comfort. An RDN acts as a bridge between nutritional needs and sensory boundaries.

Here is how a dietitian provides specialized support for both children and adults:

  • Managing Sensory Aversions: An expert dietitian on our team can help navigate “beige diets” or sensitivities to specific textures, smells, and temperatures. We use techniques like food chaining to introduce new foods that share similar qualities to current favorites.

  • Expanding Food Repertoires: Through food therapy, we can introduce a variety of volumes and flavors in a low-pressure way, helping “picky eaters” gradually accept new food groups.

  • Addressing GI Issues: Since gastrointestinal distress is common in the ASD community, through online nutrition therapy, a dietitian can help identify food sensitivities and reactions to medications. We also might suggest fiber and probiotic adjustments to improve gut health and comfort.

  • Correcting Nutrient Deficiencies: For those with highly restrictive diets, an RDN monitors for “hidden” deficiencies (like Iron, Zinc, or Vitamin D) and recommends targeted supplementation or fortified foods.

  • Building Mealtime Routines: We provide behavioral strategies to reduce mealtime anxiety, helping families create a predictable and calm environment that encourages eating.

  • Supporting Weight & Metabolic Health: Some medications used to manage ASD symptoms can affect appetite or weight. Your personal dietitian can help monitor these trends to ensure the body remains balanced and healthy.

How it works

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You will be paired with one of our expert Dietitian-Nutritionists that’s the perfect fit for your needs. Contact us either online or by phone

Meet with your personal nutrition expert.

One-on-one counseling. In person or virtual appointments. Flexible scheduling (evenings, early hours).

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Implement your individualized nutrition plan. Get the tools you need to live a healthier, more vital life.

Testimonials

Angie

I had the pleasure of working with Cassie Steinberg, Registered Dietitian over a period of 6 months. We met weekly to come up with personal health habits and fun meal ideas. What began as me wanting to lose some weight really ended up becoming a process of self-love and creating daily eating habits I could live with long-term. Cassie was creative and kind. She helped me in so many ways to accept the body I have and to nourish it daily. I highly recommend her as a Dietitian and body image guru

Hope

Working with NY Nutrition Group was the best decision I ever made! Lisa Moskovitz is an expert in intuitive eating and eating disorders. She is truly the only person that has been able to help my eating disorder recovery. Lisa is very kind and knowledgeable! I highly recommend to anyone looking for support – Hope S.

Liz

Loving my appointments with NY Nutrition Group. They take a wholistic approach to your nutrition and health, instead of just telling you what food groups to put on your plate or to simply cut out entire foods. I better understand how food works in my body in coordination with activity, sleep, mental health and overall health and wellness. I’m so glad I found them. They are helping me heal and improve my relationship with food and my body

Zahra

I’ve had the pleasure of working with two outstanding nutritionists. My former nutritionist left during COVID. Since then, I’ve been working with Julia DiPietrantonio. Julia is culturally competent, which is very important to me … If you’re looking to gain confidence not just a sense of control over your relationship with food, Julia is a great partner. I really appreciate NYNG, and I hope they continue to see cultural competency as a key pillar of their platform – Zahra Marie

Maria

I have had the pleasure of working with Jeanne for a couple of months now and I’ve never felt better. Since I first started working with her she listened to all my goals and always gave me the best guidance and recommendations to meet my goals. I’ve noticed that I make wiser nutrition decisions since working with her and value the sessions we have

Angelica

Have been working with Lisa for 9 months and am very pleased with the experience. I’ve seen progress toward my goals, but more importantly, the way that Lisa frames progress is holistic, balanced, and not overly obsessed with the scale. I’m grateful to have someone to share my stressors and disappointments through the process who has the knowledge and perspective to help assuage them. I’ve never once felt like I was being pushed into unsustainable habits or behaviors that are isolating. A great person to add to your care team if you want to build a healthy, realistic relationship with food and your body!

INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION PACKAGES

Basic Nutrition Bundle

$695

Basic Nutrition Bundle:

1 Initial Assessment (1 hour)
4 (30 minute) Follow-up Sessions

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Advanced Nutrition Bundle

$795

Advanced Nutrition Bundle:

1 Initial Assessment (1 hour)
4 (30-minute) Follow-up Sessions
10% off any tests
Access to your personal dietitian’s email to ask questions and clarify doubts.

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Specialized Nutrition Bundle

$895

Specialized Nutrition Bundle:

1 Initial Assessment (1 hour)
4 (30-minute) follow-up sessions
20% off any tests
Access to your personal dietitian’s email to ask questions and clarify doubts.
Regular food record feedback
Weekly newsletter with specific tips and resources
A copy of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan

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Full Gut Restoration Nutrition Package

$1250

Improve your Gut Health:1 initial-assessment (1 hour)
4 (30-minute) follow-up sessions
1 copy of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan
Meal Plan Development
Access to your dietitian
Food record feedback
The cost of the Gut Zoomer Test

Appointment priority to review your results as soon as they come in.Our digestive health rules our overall wellness. Gut health is tied to mental health, weight loss, IBS, IBD, and more. This appointment bundle is relevant for ASD, as those with autism spectrum disorder are more likely to experience food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies.

(Add-on option: Food sensitivity test for $400.00)

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Private Nutrition Consultation

$175

Private Nutrition Consultation:

We offer competitive-priced nutrition appointments with expert dietitian nutritionists.
Follow-up appointments (30-minute): $85.00

Great for: Anyone who needs a kickstart to better nutrition, improving eating behaviors, managing meal planning, and implementing sustainable nutrition practices to improve wellness.

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Keep it Up Nutrition Bundle

$395

Keep it up:

This extension to the Nutrition Bundles includes follow-up appointments to keep you on track to reaching your nutrition and health goals. Establish habits that will last a lifetime. Continue working with your personal dietitian. We look forward to working with you more.

4 (30-minute) follow-up appointments: $395.00

4 (45-minute) follow-up appointments: $695.00

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TERMS & CONDITIONS:

 

All appointments must be completed within two years of purchase.
All Sales Are Final. Online Nutritionist – NYC Nutrition Group does not offer any refunds, transfers or exchanges of any kind on any items offered for sale.
Purchase of the Appointment Bundles are denoted as a final sale and are not eligible for any refund, transfers, or exchange. 
*Packages are individualized and adjusted to the unique needs of each patient. 

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Many claim to be a nutritionist. But only a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) meets rigorous academic requirements with clinical training, holding a degree from an accredited university. Our RDNs stay informed of guidelines set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to provide our patients with expert nutrition counseling.

Virtual Nutrition Counseling

Our approach is simple: eat what you like, learn to moderate certain foods and make informed food decisions. Start today!.

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