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The BDA Autism (all age) Specialist Sub-Group is part of the Paediatric Specialist Group.
The committee is formed of BDA members who worked in collaboration with autistic people or have a specialist interest in autism, and a 'non dietetic' expert by experience advisor.
We would love more nutrition and dietetic professionals from across the UK to join the group as its a great way to network, learn more and share experiences. You can join the sub-group, free of charge by signing up to any of the BDA specialist groups here.
If you’re already a member, ensure you are logged in to the website to view our discussion forum, meeting minutes, resources and useful links.
We are keen to work alongside professional bodies and associations, striving to promoting excellent care to autistic people. We welcome collaborative working and aim to ensure accurate information is being provided to this population.
Contact us at [email protected].
Group aims
- To develop, plan and implement educational activities to support nutrition and dietetic professionals to provide neuroaffirming, effective nutrition and dietetic care for autistic people (of all ages).
- To support the development of materials such as standards, guidance and patient information.
- To create a forum for discussion of current issues within the field.
- To develop links with autistic people and other professional groups working with Autistic people, to inform co-production.