April is Autism Awareness Month, a time not just for awareness but for acceptance, access, and care that respects the full range of neurodivergent experiences. This month, we're focusing on common barriers to nourishment, such as executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, and burnout. We're also highlighting how flexible systems, collaborative care, and autonomy-centered support can make eating more doable and less stressful.

Today, it’s very easy to get caught in a comparison trap, especially as we connect with others through various forms of social media. While social comparison theory tells us that it's normal for us to compare our lives and circumstances to others, it’s generally not helpful and can be incredibly destructive if we are comparing our food choices.