Christie Peregrym

Christie Peregrym is a Registered Dietitian with over two decades of clinical experience specializing in pediatric nutrition, picky eating, and comprehensive family nutrition counseling. Her foundational work has focused on guiding families through mealtime challenges, developing approaches that emphasize positive and playful experiences to foster a child’s natural curiosity about food and encourage the discovery of new items. Peregrym integrates established methodologies, including Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility, Dr. Kay Toomey’s S.O.S (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding, and Responsive Feeding Therapy, enabling children to develop healthy relationships with food at their own pace while building parental confidence in feeding.

She subsequently founded the Nourishing Autism Collective, an organization specifically dedicated to assisting parents in confidently nourishing their children with autism. Through the Collective, Peregrym offers unparalleled support and expert strategies, bridging the gap between nutritional science and practical application for families managing complex dietary requirements within the autism community. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years, Christie Peregrym continues to serve as a pivotal resource for children and families facing diverse nutritional challenges. Her commitment to evidence-based practices, coupled with a compassionate and family-centric approach, positions her as a highly sought-after expert for educational programs, speaking engagements, and specialized consultations in pediatric and autism nutrition, ensuring children develop strong, healthy relationships with food.