A specialist nutrition clinic supporting people with attention-defict/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism has expanded its team five-fold following a sharp rise in demand for tailored dietary advice.
So Nutrition, founded in 2022 by BANT-registered nutritionist and ADHD coach Sarah Osborne, has recorded an eighteen-fold increase in interest over the past 12 months. The Manchester-based practice provides services including coaching for emotional eating, food sensitivity testing and gut health support for neurodivergent individuals.
To support clients across the UK, the clinic has recruited four new practitioners, significantly increasing the size of its original team.
Sarah Osborne, founder of So Nutrition, said: “Greater understanding of neurodiversity in recent years has helped address previous misconceptions, with an accompanying increase in both adults and children being diagnosed. However, one area just beginning to get due attention is the connection between neurodivergent traits and eating behaviours.”
“Food struggles for people with ADHD and autism are likely to be shaped by differences in sensory processing, emotional regulation and executive function. Understanding this and putting the right nutritional support in place can have a major impact on well-being, from improving gut health to regulating mood and boosting energy. Our expansion at So Nutrition is testament to soaring demand and the need for an informed and compassionate approach.”
The new practitioners include Natasha Rosenberg, a nutritional therapist specialising in family nutrition with a focus on ADHD, autism and children’s eating behaviours; Becca Tym, an ADHD nutrition coach specialising in the impact of ADHD on emotional eating behaviours and well-being; Fatima Riaz, a nutritional therapist working with complex health issues including weight loss, genetics and cancer nutrition therapy; and Nicola Newton, a specialist in gut health, irritable bowel syndrome and food reactions, which are common in those with ADHD and autism.
The clinic’s expansion comes amid growing strain on neurodiversity services. NHS waiting lists for ADHD and autism assessments have reached record levels, with some regions pausing referrals to address backlogs.
Figures from NHS England, published in late 2025, indicate that up to 700,123 people in England may have been waiting for an ADHD assessment as of September 2025. This includes referrals recorded in the Mental Health Services Dataset and additional potential waits in community health services data.
So Nutrition also supports healthcare professionals through its training academy. Sarah Osborne recently spoke at the Royal Society of Medicine on the links between neurodiversity and nutrition, presenting the clinic’s research findings and practical guidance for GPs and other medical staff.
The clinic’s research found that meal skipping is widespread among people with ADHD, with the majority missing meals regularly and 23% doing so daily. Impulsive eating is also prevalent, with nine in 10 reporting difficulties. Sensory sensitivities strongly influence food choices, with 78% highly sensitive to certain textures, tastes and smells.
ADHD medication, often stimulants, can further complicate eating patterns by reducing appetite, delaying meals or altering food preferences.
Sarah Osborne said: “Medication for ADHD can be a very effective, sometimes life-changing, treatment for many people but one of the common side effects is its impact on appetite and eating behaviour. Some of the recognised patterns are reduced appetite, delayed meals and shifts in food preferences. Plus, medication can interact with certain supplements, so it’s important to get proper guidance.”
“Equally for those who choose not to take medication or don’t have access to it, nutrition can play a key role in supporting regulation of the nervous system to improve balance and well-being.”
The clinic collaborates with industry bodies and charities and will deliver free webinars throughout 2026 in partnership with specialist ADHD clinic ADHD360. Sarah Osborne will provide practical support and address myths surrounding ADHD and eating behaviours.