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The leading nutrition program based on clinical experience and published scientific research
“I loved this program. It empowered me as a parent to know what to feed my child and why; all backed by clinical experience and research.” – Myra Young
Improve your child’s health, learning & behavior.
Each child is unique… and so are their nutritional needs.
In this program you learn a personalized diet and nutrition approach.
Meet Julie Matthews, MS
Award-winning author of Nourishing Hope for Autism
who’s been helping families like yours for over 20 years.
As featured on…
I’m here to help you…
I’m Julie Matthews, a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher specializing in autism, ADHD, and related disorders for 20 years. I have a masters degree in medical nutrition, and I teach parents and health practitioners around the world to be effective at using personalized (bioindividual) nutrition and therapeutic diets to help children heal and improve symptoms.
I’ve supported thousands of families and children, including countless picky eaters. And I’ve published scientific research as co-author of a peer reviewed study that validates that improved diet and nutrition helps children “Comprehensive Nutritional and Dietary Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in the journal Nutrients.
And in 2023 I published another study on the “Effectiveness of 13 Therapeutic Diets for Autism” in the Journal of Personalized Medicine.
From my decades of research and clinical experience, I have created a step by step program to help parents and individuals get results. If you’re tired of other people’s limited perspective restricting the possibilities for your child, then this program is for you. This approach has turned around the lives of children everywhere.
And if you’re worried about picky eating and your child’s nutrition, you can breathe a sigh of relief – because through this program 81% of picky eaters improved their eating habits and 100% of parents improved their knowledge of diet & nutrition and gained peace of mind about meeting their child’s nutritional needs.
My aim is to make a positive impact on your family and your life. Take advantage of my revolutionary nutrition program to help your child thrive.
Join me in nourishing hope!
Julie Matthews
This program helps families addressing:
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Autism
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ADHD
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Learning delays
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Neurodevelopmental delays
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Asthma
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Down syndrome
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Defiance/Aggression
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Eczema
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Sleep disturbances
Helpful for teens and adults too…
The diet and nutrition principles in this program support adults and individuals of any age that are supporting autism and ADHD… as well as most neurological conditions. In this program, diet and nutrition intervention aims to balance and heal underlying contributing factors; so these principles and practices apply also to adults with similar underlying needs. It’s common that parents report their own benefits from following what they learn in the program too.
Personalized Nutrition Helps Children
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Cognition/Thinking
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Play Skills
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Expressive Language/Speech
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Receptive Language/Comprehension
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Attention/Focus
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Aggression
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Stools/GI Problems
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Sociability
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Eye Contact
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Sleep
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Seizures
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Anxiety
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Self-Harm
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Irritability/Mood
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Hyperactivity
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Tantrums/Meltdowns
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Depression
The program blends go-at-your-own pace with live and ongoing support
NOURISHING HOPE PROGRAM
All course content and handouts available with lifetime access
PARENTS COMMUNITY GROUP
Private Facebook community to connect with families just like yours
(With SUPPORT PACKAGE)
LIVE Q&A CALLS
Get your questions answered and personalized support with Julie
(With SUPPORT PACKAGE)
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ESSENTIAL Toolkit Package
Watch, listen, and download
from your computer, tablet, or phone!
Videos, downloadable audios & slides
Personalized nutrition & diet questionnaires and assessments
Handouts, food lists, meal ideas, checklists, cheat sheets & more!
$697 $397
Ultimate SUPPORT Package
Watch, listen, and download
from your computer, tablet, or phone!
Videos, downloadable audios & slides
Personalized nutrition & diet questionnaires and assessments
Handouts, food lists, meal ideas, checklists, cheat sheets & more!
Members-only FB group (lifetime access)
6-Months included:
- Twice monthly LIVE meetings: Extra topic presentations and Q&A with Julie
- Personalized Meal Planning App with over 200 recipes!
- 10% Discount Club (all nutritional supplements)
"Cooking to Heal" Cookbook and video "how to" demos with Julie
Twelve 1-hour “How to” Videos from the Nourishing Hope Support Club
$997 $597
Results from this Program
When you join the program I ask that you complete a survey – then later, an evaluation on how the program and process may have helped specific results noted for YOUR children (it’s the same one used in my published 2018 study with ASU). Here are the results!
Percentages indicating IMPROVEMENTS.
OVERALL Autism/Related Symptoms
Picky Eating Habits
Cognition/
Thinking
Play Skills
Expressive Language/
Speech
Repetitive Language/
Comprehension
Attention/Focus
Level of Aggression
Stools/
GI Problems
Sociability
Eye Contact
Sleep
Seizures
Anxiety
Self-Abuse
Picky eaters improve!
(results from this program)
81.8%
of picky eaters improved
their eating habits
100%
improved diet & nutrition knowledge and gained peace of mind about meeting their child’s nutritional needs
Doctors Approve!
“Julie Matthews does a masterful job at breaking down the complexities of therapeutic diets. Her knowledge of nutrition for children with autism is truly unique. She is a great asset to my patients and the autism community.”
“Julie is a gifted nutritionist. She elucidates the biochemical imbalances involved in ASD with a clear understanding of how to use nutrition to correct these imbalances. I encourage parents and practitioners alike to read Nourishing Hope.”
“Julie Matthews did a great job coaching families in our 12-month diet/nutrition study that led to substantial benefits for most children and adults with autism. I think her program will be helpful to many autism families. – Prof. James B. Adams, Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University.”
Parents share real results
“We have tried for more than twenty years to figure out how to counteract sensory issues and limited food intake as well as other ASD behaviors. We felt we progressed notably during this wonderful, educational series and many of our persistent questions were answered for the first time.”
– Anne Dolivo on behalf of her daughter Caitlin (with her dog Eclipse)
“The GFCFSF diet has been the most life-changing. Within a few days, his tics were reduced significantly. The supplements have helped with focus, mood, not being too picky in eating, and regular BM.
The Nourishing Hope Program is working for my son. With diet and lifestyle change, it has helped improve his quality of life. When I tell close friends and family that he has Tourette’s, they are all shocked because they don’t see him ticcing! This has been life-changing! Thank you Julie Matthews!”
UPDATE “Ever since we’ve followed Julie’s program, my son’s quality of life has just kept improving. In fact, since the summer last year, he has flown 5 times with the Civil Air Patrol. He has even sat on the left seat!!! He’s 14 and he’s working on his Private Pilot License.
He himself loves being on the Paleo diet, and he appreciates the changes I’ve made around the house and in our lifestyle.“
– Catherine S.
More comments from parents..
“It’s like she woke up a little bit more. She now tells us what she wants and doesn’t want.”
– Parent of an 11 year old girl with autism
“This a very well-researched and thorough program that is sure to be of benefit to not only to those on the autism spectrum but anyone who seeks to improve health through nutrition. It will require patience to layer the different diets and principles but it is well worth the effort. It leaves us with a sense of empowerment. Julie’s enthusiasm and hard work are extremely inspiring!”
– Parent in the 2019 program
“The vitamins were really helpful! We’d been looking for a quality powder he would take and this was awesome. We’ve seen language improvements since starting them.
This course helped improve our understanding of diets and gave us the tools and materials to successfully implement them at home. We’re already seeing improvements in our son and are confident we will continue to utilize the diets and strategies learned in this course.”
– Christie R.
“This program is the place to start for the nutrition intervention. Practical and amazingly informative. You will save weeks, maybe years, as is my case, in research and study. I wish I did this years ago, I would do it with more confidence and without useless doubts and hesitations. Me and my 10 year old son could have been at a different place now. I think I would give up without Julie and her program. Thank you!”
– Parent of a 10 year old boy with autism
“We were already doing a GFCF, soy free organic, grass-fed diet for our child with Down Syndrome & ASD before starting the course, so we didn’t need to make too many dietary changes. But in the course we began using some supplements we discovered. These two powders have helped with our son’s constant diarrhea tremendously. Our son had diarrhea for 12 years!”
– Mother of a child with Down Syndrome and Autism
Nourishing Hope Helps the Whole Family
From a mom in the program-
“After dealing with IBS for many years, I learned in the course that I had symptoms that a low FODMAP [one of the diets discussed] could maybe help. I tried it and felt a lot better. I even lost 12 pounds in less than two months. I had been dieting for many years and struggled to lose even a couple of pounds. I plan to continue experimenting with the low FODMAP diet and hope to continue feeling better – finally!”
Another family’s experience:
- Dad improved facial tics and lost weight.
- Mom lost weight, clearer skin, regular bowel movements (and for the first time in her life doesn’t have PMS anymore).
- Sister had better focus, and less anxiety. irritable, and picky eating
The Benefits of Community
Course Curriculum & Process
>> This Program is suited for families both new and experienced with dietary intervention
Part 1:
Diet and Nutrition Essentials
- Avoid Junk Food and Toxins – Learn which specific food ingredients to avoid in your child’s diet. Discover how every day chemicals could make symptoms worse and how to replace them with healthful alternatives.
- Eat Healthfully – Begin to introduce new, nutritious foods into your child’s diet and for the whole family.
- Boost Nutrition Status with Supplements – Add to your knowledge of suitable supplementation to improve your child’s nutrition intake and reduce their symptoms – including recommendations for specific products you can get right away.
Address Picky Eating – Help even the fussiest eaters get good nutrition. Discover why certain children have picky eating habits (it’s not just behavioral) and how you can increase nutritious food intake in clever and ingenious ways.- Eliminate Gluten, Casein, and Soy – Discover how to eliminate gluten, casein, and soy – the crucial reasons behind removing these from your child’s diet, and how to ensure good nutrition as you do.
- Take good care of yourself – Gain strategies for taking time for yourself, using self-care as you progress on this journey.
Part 2:
BioIndividual Nutrition and Therapeutic Diets
⇒ Personalizing your nourishing hope approach is the next phase.
⇒ Families already following GFCFSF may begin here, while still visiting steps 1-6 for refinements.
- Low Phenol Diets – Learn about phenols and salicylates, the difference between diets that exclude them, and when this approach may help improve your child’s behavior. At the end of this module, you’ll have all the information you need to do a low phenol dietary trial.
- Food Allergies and Sensitivities – Discover the impact of a short-term elimination diet in helping you identify common allergies and sensitivities, as well as other tests that can help you determine foods your child might benefit from avoiding.
- Grain-Free Diets – Moving beyond gluten grains from step 5, now you learn when a full grain-free diet may be helpful and the differences between the various grain-free diets – and I help you narrow down your choices and zoom in on what’s right.
Low Oxalate Diet – Learn about oxalates, how they can impair cellular function, and when a low oxalate diet can be helpful. At the end of this module, you’ll have the knowledge to implement a low oxalate diet if warranted.- Additional BioIndividual Diets – Know which other advanced diets there are, why you might consider them, and how they can be implemented to support your child’s unique underlying biochemical needs to improve health.
- Supplements for BioIndividual Nutrition – Get a detailed analysis of supplements that can aid your child’s healing and improvement and accelerate the impact and results of the personal diet and nutrition plan you are following.
Julie Explains the Program
Resources Included: BOTH PACKAGES
Step-by-step guidance
Each nutrition class includes videos, audio files, and slides to make it easy to review the material and learn.
Actionable steps and motivating HOPE-work quizzes, tips, and checklists help keep you motivated.
Personalized nutrition support
Diet questionnaires to help you determine which therapeutic diet(s) might be right for your child
Personalized nutrition support
Diet questionnaires to help you determine which therapeutic diet(s) might be right for your child
Handouts
- Wall charts
- Checklists
- Tools for kids and parents
- Meal planning templates
- Shopping guides
Ultimate Support Package ALSO includes:
Julie’s “Cooking to Heal” eCookbook with “How to” VIDEO demonstrations
Over 100 recipes tagged for compliance with over 10 special diet options so you have recipes for your bioindividual diet. Tested by moms and kid-approved!
- Cook healthfully and ensure adequate nutrition.
- Prepare recipes your children will love!
- Use traditional healing foods in modern ways
Therapeutic diet guidance
- Food lists
- Meal ideas
- Common symptoms
- Implementation strategies for over 10 special diets
Therapeutic diet guidance
- Food lists
- Meal ideas
- Common symptoms
- Implementation strategies for over 10 special diets
Support for picky eaters
- Guides for 100 vegetable ideas
- V123 daily veggie plan
- Folate, calcium nutrient charts
- Dozen veggies 25 ways (video)
- Cooking instrutions and picker eater recipes
Recommendations (& discount) on trusted vitamins and supplements
Members get access to our discount supplement store that carries the most common and trusted brands.
Recommendations (& discount) on trusted vitamins and supplements
Members get access to our discount supplement store that carries the most common and trusted brands.
Nourishing Hope for Autism
Award-winning autism diet intervention guide for parents and professionals. Provides the scientific WHY and HOW varied diets help children find relief from the symptoms of autism. Contains step-by-step nutrition guide that stems from extensive clinical experience and research.
Ultimate Support Package Includes
Twelve 1-hour “How to” Videos
Ultimate Support Package Includes
6 Months: Nourishing Hope Support Club
Live Meetings with Q&A
Personalized Meal Planning App
Live Meetings with Q&A
Connect with Others & Get Your Questions Answered
- Led by Julie Matthews and including Terri Hirning, mom of a son recovered from autism
- Zoom meetings twice a month
- Live calls are recorded and archived in Member Portal
- Ask questions live, submit them by email, or in our private FB group
- Get answers to the questions that mean the most to you, even if you can’t join live
- Share and celebrate your successes/struggles
- Meet and be supported by like-minded parents from around the world
Personalized Meal Planning App
For Special Diets and Personalized Nutrition
New recipes every month
Includes brand new recipes for breakfasts, main courses, snacks, breads, beverages/smoothies, desserts, and dressings/dips so you never get bored.
Weekly meal plans
Keep on-target with your special diet when you pre-plan your meals for the week. You get the flexibility to create meal plans your family will eat and recipes that meet your needs.
Customizable shopping list
Customize your shopping list based on the recipes you choose for the week.
Gluten, dairy, and soy free recipes
Each and every recipe is free from these common allergens.
All recipes are tagged for dietary compliance
Including Low salicylate, Low Amine, Low Glutamate, Low FODMAPs, Low Oxalate, SCD/GAPS, Paleo, Autoimmune Paleo, Ketogenic, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Elimination Diets-
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ESSENTIAL Toolkit Package
Watch, listen, and download
from your computer, tablet, or phone!
Videos, downloadable audios & slides
Personalized nutrition & diet questionnaires and assessments
Handouts, food lists, meal ideas, checklists, cheat sheets & more!
$697 $397
Ultimate SUPPORT Package
Watch, listen, and download
from your computer, tablet, or phone!
Videos, downloadable audios & slides
Personalized nutrition & diet questionnaires and assessments
Handouts, food lists, meal ideas, checklists, cheat sheets & more!
Members-only FB group (lifetime access)
6-Months included:
- Twice monthly LIVE meetings: Extra topic presentations and Q&A with Julie
- Personalized Meal Planning App with over 200 recipes!
- 10% Discount Club (all nutritional supplements)
"Cooking to Heal" Cookbook and video "how to" demos with Julie
Twelve 1-hour “How to” Videos from the Nourishing Hope Support Club
$997 $597
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
– I stand behind this program
Because I’m confident the course will exceed expectations, you have 30 days to review the course material and participate to ensure that the program is right for you. If it’s not, email us at [email protected] to arrange a refund!
[Video] Your Questions answered here…
I answer these in the VIDEO below…
- What are the benefits of participating in the program versus following the steps on your own?
- Would the program be good for a 4-year-old autistic child with major food aversions and self limiting diet, or is it better to wait until his diet expands a little more?
- Is it too late? My son is 10 years old, he has ADHD, some stimming, and high functioning autism.
- How long should it take to start seeing results?
- My kids have autoimmune and celiac, will the program help?
- In the program, can we get specialized help about questions for tailoring the diet for our child?
- Are the program sessions online?
More about Julie Matthews
Julie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant that holds a masters degree in medical nutrition. She is a published nutrition researcher specializing in complex neurological conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorders. Julie is the author of the award-winning book, Nourishing Hope for Autism, and co-author of a study proving the efficacy of nutrition and dietary intervention for autism published in the peer-reviewed journal, Nutrients. Her approach is based on the BioIndividual Nutrition® needs of each person and stems from her 20 years of work with autism. Using autism as a model for complex chronic disease, her approach and methodology help practitioners specializing in varied disorders improve the health and healing of their clients through strategic BioIndividual Nutrition and dietary intervention. Julie has a private nutrition practice in San Francisco, California, and supports families and clinicians with her nutrition learning tools and professional training courses.