Episode #13
91. Understanding Whole Body Apraxia with Dr. Dana Johnson, PhD, MS, OTR/L
In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn welcomes Dr. Dana Johnson, occupational therapist and the founder of Spellers Center Tampa + Atlanta as well as the co-creator of the Spellers Method™. She holds a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and a Ph.D. in Child Mental Health and Development. Listen in as Dr. Johnson discusses one of the most important (and often misunderstood) topics of the autism journey: whole-body apraxia. Dr. Johnson specializes in helping individuals with complex autism, whole-body apraxia, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities develop intentional motor skills and improve overall health. Her mission is to empower families and professionals to see autism through a new lens, one that recognizes the body-brain connection, promotes health, and opens doors to possibilities many once thought were out of reach. Her work is rooted in a deep belief that her clients are capable, intelligent, and deserving of the support needed to unlock their full potential. Want to keep up with Dr. Dana Johnson's work? Check out her resources below: Dr. Dana Johnson's website: https://drdanajohnson.com/ Follow Dr. Johnson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanajohnson/ Follow Dr. Johnson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dana.johnson.5832/ Watch Dr. Johnson on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDanaJohnson Get 1:1 Support in Tampa, FL: https://spellerstampa.com/ Get 1:1 Support in Atlanta, GA: https://www.spellers.com/sc-altanta Watch the SPELLERS Documentary on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h1rcLyznK0 Resources & Ways to Connect with Brittyn Nourishing Autism Collective: Looking for individualized support with your child's nutrition, selective eating, gut health, supplements, or expanding their diet? Join the Nourishing Autism Collective for courses, resources, recipes, expert guidance from Brittyn and her team, & a supportive parent community. Here's the link to learn more: https://www.nourishingautism.co/ Food Hopper: Brittyn's app designed to help parents expand their child's diet by tracking food exposures, building a personalized food list, and discovering new foods based on the foods their child already eats. Here's the link to learn more and start your 7-day free trial: https://www.foodhopper.co/ Best Part Kids Multivitamin: The sensory-friendly children's multivitamin Brittyn created in partnership with Harkla, available in unflavored and berry options. Here's the link to learn more or to purchase: https://bestpartkids.com/ Free Resources on Nutrition for Autism: Visit www.autismdietitian.com for freebie PDF download, free blog articles, podcast episode archives, & additional nutrition resources for you and your family. Masterclass for Nutrition Practitioners: Are you a practitioner, or do you know a practitioner, who wants to better understand nutrition and supporting autistic children and families? Learn more about Brittyn's practitioner masterclass here: www.autismdietitian.com/masterclass
