KNDI Licensed Clinical Nutritionist · Autism Feeding Specialist · Autism Mum
Gentle, evidence-based feeding and nutrition support that helps families understand why eating feels difficult and build practical strategies that work in real life.
Clinical expertise. Lived experience. Gentle, practical support.
I don’t start by asking: “What should this child eat?”
I start by asking: “Why is eating difficult in the first place?”
Because when we understand the why, we can create gentle, practical strategies that support real, lasting progress.
Step One
Discover why eating feels difficult for your child — including sensory needs, feeding skills, routines, predictability, and nutritional concerns.
Step Two
Reduce pressure, create safety around food, and build confidence using practical strategies that fit your family.
Step Three
Gently increase food acceptance, variety, and mealtime confidence through small, consistent steps.
Because feeding progress starts with understanding, not pressure.
Many of the families I support come to me feeling overwhelmed, worried, and unsure where to start.
Thoughts parents often share
I feel like all I think about is food and whether my child is getting enough nutrients.
Every mealtime feels stressful and I don't know what else to try anymore.
I've tried so many things and still feel like I'm getting it wrong.
If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you’re not alone. Feeding challenges in autism are often more complex than simply encouraging a child to eat. There are often real reasons eating feels difficult. And when we understand those reasons, we can begin to move forward with more confidence, less stress, and gentle, practical strategies that work in real life.
When my daughter was diagnosed with autism at three years old, feeding became one of our biggest challenges.
Even with my professional training in nutrition, I quickly realized that textbook advice does not always match what families face at home.
That experience changed how I support families today.
I bring together clinical knowledge, lived experience, and practical strategies that respect both the child and the parent.
Professional training taught me the science of nutrition. Motherhood taught me how to apply it with patience, flexibility, and compassion.
I am a KNDI Licensed Clinical Nutritionist and Autism Feeding Specialist who helps families navigate selective eating, sensory feeding challenges, limited food variety, and mealtime stress.
My approach combines evidence-based nutrition care with the lived experience of raising an autistic child. I understand both the science of feeding difficulties and the realities families face every day.
I believe meaningful progress happens when we first understand why eating is difficult and then build gentle, practical strategies that work in real life.
Licensed by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).
Most feeding advice sounds simple:
But autism feeding is rarely that simple.
Many children experience sensory sensitivities, food anxiety, strong preferences, a need for predictability, and real distress around unfamiliar foods.
That is why I do not start with pressure.
I start by understanding why feeding is difficult, what your child already accepts, and what feels realistic for your family.
Then we build from there — gently, gradually— and without turning every meal into a battle.
For families looking to better understand their child’s nutrition, food intake, and feeding challenges.
What we cover
For children with limited food variety, food refusal, sensory feeding challenges, or strong food preferences.
What we cover
For families who need accountability, troubleshooting, and ongoing guidance.
Usually recommended after an initial assessment.
What we cover
I believe feeding support should be gentle, practical, individualized, evidence-informed, and sustainable.
I do not believe in force feeding, shame, or one-size-fits-all meal plans.
Every child is different. Some children need support with textures. Some need routine. Some need very gradual exposure. Some need help with nutrient gaps, gut-related discomfort, or mealtime anxiety.
I start with the foods your child already accepts and build from there using realistic strategies that respect your child’s sensory needs and your family’s capacity.
Most children do not move from refusing a food to eating it overnight. Progress often looks like:
Every small step matters — because feeling safe around food often comes before eating it.
Whether your child eats five foods or fifty, the goal is not perfection. The goal is progress, confidence, and a plan that works for your family.
I regularly share practical autism feeding and nutrition guidance for parents on TikTok and Instagram.
Start with a WhatsApp message, or book directly if you are ready.
I review your child's eating patterns, accepted foods, refused foods, routines, symptoms, nutrition concerns, and family goals.
You receive a practical plan tailored to your child's needs, sensory profile, food preferences, and home environment.
I support you as you apply the plan, adjust strategies, and build progress gradually over time.
Yes. I offer virtual consultations, so families can receive support from home.
Yes. Virtual consultations are available for families in Kenya and internationally where suitable.
Yes. Every plan is personalized based on your child’s current foods, feeding challenges, nutrition needs, and family routine.
Yes. Collaboration with occupational therapists, speech therapists, doctors, and other professionals is encouraged where helpful.
No. My approach is gentle, gradual, and respectful of your child’s sensory needs.
Supplement guidance may be discussed where appropriate, but only after understanding the child’s diet, symptoms, and individual context.
No. I do not offer nutrition as a cure for autism. My work focuses on supporting nutrition, feeding confidence, food variety, mealtime routines, and family wellbeing.
Please message me for current consultation options.
If you are unsure, start with a WhatsApp message. I can help you understand whether an assessment, feeding support, or ongoing coaching is the best next step.
For Therapists & Clinics
I work alongside paediatricians, occupational therapists, and speech-language therapists supporting autistic children with feeding and nutrition. If a family in your care could use gentle, sensory-aware nutrition support, I welcome a quick conversation about how we might collaborate.
Parents often come to me when they feel stuck, worried, or overwhelmed by feeding.
Families may be looking for help with:
My role is to help you move from confusion and stress toward a clear, gentle, practical plan.
If feeding feels overwhelming, I can help you understand what may be happening and create a practical plan tailored to your child.
Start with a simple message.