The Sensory-Friendly Multivitamin Built for Neurodivergent Kids | Brittyn Coleman (S9E05)
The Autism DadShow Notes
If you have a neurodivergent kid who will only eat five foods, you already know that picky eater does not begin to cover it. The sensory processing, the oral motor challenges, the gut issues, the trust that gets lost every time a safe food changes slightly. And somewhere underneath all of that is a parent who is genuinely worried about whether their child is getting what they need to grow, think, and feel good.
That is exactly what Brittyn Coleman, the Autism Dietitian, has spent the last decade working on. And in this episode she shares something she has been working toward for ten years: Best Part Kids, the first sensory-friendly multivitamin built specifically for neurodivergent children and selective eaters. We cover what is actually in it and why, how to evaluate any supplement your kid is currently taking, why sneaking vitamins into food is often doing more harm than good, and what to do instead.
What you will hear in this episode:
Why selective eating causes nutrient deficiencies and which nutrients are most at risk
What to look for in any multivitamin for a neurodivergent child
Why most supplements on the market are not designed for kids with sensory sensitivities
Why sneaking supplements into food can backfire and how to introduce them the right way
What makes Best Part Kids different and why it took ten years to build
Why iron is intentionally left out of the multivitamin and how to address iron separately
The importance of bioavailability and chelated minerals for selective eaters
How to find Best Part Kids and get 10% off your first order
ABOUT THE GUEST
Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD is a registered dietitian specializing in children on the autism spectrum and neurodivergent kids. Known as the Autism Dietitian, Brittyn helps families expand their child's limited diet in a sensory-friendly way so kids can get the nutrients they need to feel their best and thrive. With over a decade of experience working with selective eaters and a deeply personal connection to the autism community through her brother, Brittyn brings both clinical expertise and lived understanding to every family she works with. She is the founder of Best Part Kids, a sensory-friendly multivitamin line created in partnership with Harkla, built specifically for neurodivergent children and designed to fill nutritional gaps without compromising on taste, texture, or trust.
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Rob Gorski is the founder of The Autism Dad, a blog and podcast dedicated to supporting parents raising kids on the autism spectrum. As a dad of three autistic sons with over 25 years of experience, Rob brings lived experience, honesty, and heart to every conversation.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Best Part Kids — bestpartkids.com | Instagram: @bestpartkids | Use code THEAUTISMDAD for 10% off your first order
Harkla — sensory tools company and Best Part Kids co-creator | harkla.co
Past Brittyn Coleman episodes — listen.theautismdad.com
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