Autism Nutrition Assessment
A comprehensive review of your child's diet, growth, feeding pattern, digestion, supplements and likely nutrition risks.
Best for families who want clarity on the whole nutrition picture.
Registered Clinical Nutritionist (KNDI)Autism Feeding & Nutrition SpecialistAutism Mum
Autism feeding and nutrition support that starts with understanding your child.
Practical, evidence-informed support for autistic children with selective eating, ARFID, limited diets, growth or nutrient concerns, constipation, supplements and everyday feeding challenges - without pressure, shame or one-size-fits-all rules.
Virtual consultations available in Kenya and internationally. Home visits available in Nairobi by arrangement.
Why families trust this practice
- Registered Clinical Nutritionist
- KNDI
- Autism-focused care
- Feeding, nutrition and ARFID support
- Virtual support
- Kenya + international families
- Family-centred
- Practical, respectful and pressure-free
You may be in the right place if feeding or nutrition is taking up too much mental space.
You do not need to wait until feeding feels like a crisis. Support can start with understanding what is happening, what is nutritionally important right now and what a realistic next step looks like for your child and family.
My child eats a very limited range of foods.
The food list is small, repetitive or getting smaller.
Mealtimes are stressful.
There is refusal, distress, pressure, negotiation or worry around food.
My child eats differently in different places.
Home, school, restaurants or family events can look completely different.
I am worried about nutrition or growth.
You are unsure whether your child is getting enough energy, protein or key nutrients.
Constipation, hydration or supplements are confusing.
You want a clearer plan rather than trying multiple things at once.
My child has ARFID or severe food restriction.
You need nutrition support that respects complexity and works alongside the wider care team.
The Gentle Feeding Framework
Before we ask a child to eat differently, we need to understand what eating feels like for them.
Feeding is not only about the food on the plate. Sensory processing, predictability, appetite, pain, constipation, oral-motor skills, previous experiences and the environment can all shape how a child responds to food.
Step 01: Understand
What is making eating hard? Look at sensory preferences, routines, appetite, digestion, development, environment and the child's current safe foods.
Step 02: Support
Protect nutrition and reduce pressure. Work with foods the child already trusts while addressing practical nutrition risks.
Step 03: Expand
Build comfort and variety gradually through realistic exposure, food chaining and family-specific strategies.
Progress is not only measured by what a child eats. Looking, tolerating, touching, smelling and tasting can all be meaningful steps toward a more comfortable relationship with food.
Support for families
Compare all servicesSelective Eating & Feeding Support
For limited variety, food refusal, sensory-based feeding and families who want to expand food choices without pressure.
Best for families whose main concern is feeding difficulty or food variety.
ARFID & Severe Food Restriction
Nutrition support for children with diagnosed ARFID or significant food restriction that is affecting nutrition, growth or everyday life.
Best when restriction is more complex than ordinary selective eating.
Ongoing Parent Support
Follow-up support to review progress, adjust strategies and troubleshoot what is happening at home, school or around supplements and nutrition.
Best after an initial assessment or consultation.
Autism nutrition is not only about picky eating.
Some autistic children eat a wide variety of foods and families still have important nutrition questions. Growth, iron or vitamin D status, constipation, hydration, supplements, school meals, appetite, food patterns and overall nutritional adequacy can all deserve attention. You do not need a feeding crisis to benefit from a thoughtful nutrition review.
Clinical knowledge. Lived understanding. Practical support.
I am Joyce Wamboi, a Registered Clinical Nutritionist (KNDI), Autism Feeding & Nutrition Specialist and autism mum. I support families to make sense of feeding and nutrition without turning every meal into a battle. My work combines clinical nutrition, autism-specific feeding knowledge and the reality of parenting a neurodivergent child.
Workshops and training for organizations supporting autistic children and families
I deliver practical, evidence-informed autism feeding and nutrition education for parent communities, schools, clinics, multidisciplinary teams and autism organizations. Sessions can be tailored to your audience, culture, setting and learning goals.
Featured collaboration
Black Autism CoalitionUnited States
Nourishing Autistic Children: Practical Nutrition Strategies for Everyday Life
A virtual parent workshop on autism feeding and nutrition, delivered with live Haitian Creole interpretation and practical parent resources.
From a workshop organizer
“Joyce was practical, knowledgeable and approachable. Her ability to explain nutrition in a way that parents could relate to their everyday experiences, while creating space for questions and discussion, made the workshop very valuable. I would absolutely welcome the opportunity to collaborate again.”
Autism Feeding & Nutrition Insights
Short, practical reflections on feeding, nutrition, autism and the questions families and professionals are asking.
School
My Child Eats Well… Just Not Everywhere
A child may eat comfortably at home, yet leave the same food untouched at school or with relatives. Noise, smells, timing and small changes in the food all come to the table, and being able to eat a food is different from eating it everywhere.
Read Article: My Child Eats Well… Just Not Everywhere (opens LinkedIn in a new tab)
Professional practice
Autism Nutrition Shouldn't Sit in a Silo
A child doesn't experience life in departments. Nutrition, hydration, gut comfort and feeding experiences shape how a child feels at school and at home, so they belong in the wider conversation alongside therapy, education and medical support.
Read Article: Autism Nutrition Shouldn't Sit in a Silo (opens LinkedIn in a new tab)
Nutrition
Autism Nutrition Isn't Only About Picky Eating
A child doesn't have to be a selective eater to have nutrition needs. Food variety and nutritional adequacy are not the same thing, so an assessment also looks at growth, bowel habits, fluids, key nutrients and whether supplements are needed.
Read Article: Autism Nutrition Isn't Only About Picky Eating (opens LinkedIn in a new tab)
Not ready for a consultation yet?
Start with my free parent guide.
Why My Child Only Eats White Foods — or the Same Few Safe Foods
5 Gentle Ways to Expand Food Acceptance Without Pressure
A practical guide for parents who want to understand why some children rely on the same few foods — and how to begin expanding food acceptance gently, without force, pressure, or daily mealtime battles.
Frequently asked questions
Do you only work with picky eaters?
No. I support a wider range of autism nutrition concerns, including nutritional adequacy, growth, constipation, hydration, supplements, selective eating, ARFID and severe food restriction.
Do you recommend a special autism diet?
There is no single diet that every autistic child needs. Recommendations should be based on the child's diet, symptoms, growth, medical history, feeding profile and family context.
Can supplements treat autism?
Supplements should have a clear nutrition or clinical purpose. They do not cure autism, and more is not always better. I review the child's diet, current supplements and relevant clinical information before making nutrition recommendations.
What if my child only eats a few foods?
We can start from the foods your child already trusts. The first priorities are usually protecting nutrition, reducing unnecessary pressure and understanding what is driving the restriction before working on expansion.
Do you work with ARFID?
Yes. I provide nutrition support for diagnosed ARFID and severe food restriction. ARFID often needs multidisciplinary care, so I may recommend or collaborate with other professionals depending on the child's needs.
Do you see families outside Kenya?
Yes. Virtual consultations are available for families in Kenya and internationally. In-person home visits are available in Nairobi by arrangement.
Do you work with therapists, schools or doctors?
Yes. With parent consent, I can collaborate with members of the child's care or school team when coordinated support would be helpful.
Is this an emergency service?
No. Autism Nutrition Africa is not an emergency service. If your child is acutely unwell, dehydrated, unable to swallow safely, has severe pain or you are worried about urgent medical symptoms, seek appropriate medical care.
You do not have to figure out your child's nutrition alone.
If you are unsure what matters most, an initial consultation is the best place to start. We will look at the whole picture and decide on realistic priorities for your child and family.