by Jenny Friedman, RD | Sep 23, 2019
Thanksgiving — a holiday defined by food — can be extra challenging for picky eaters and extra extra challenging for picky eaters on the autism spectrum. The combination of a deviation from routine and a day filled with unusual foods, smells, and often people can...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Sep 16, 2019
This article shares parents’ favorite lunches for their picky eaters. The school year is in full swing! Are you already looking for more packed lunch ideas for your autistic child? I asked recently what you pack your picky eater for lunch – here’s what...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Sep 9, 2019
How food looks might be the first thing your child notices about a meal or snack. Visual appearance can tell your child a lot about a food’s taste or texture. This can help your child make connections and learn about new foods. But visual appearance can also be...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Sep 2, 2019
Mealtime distractions tend to have a bad reputation. They’re associated with mindless and overeating. But you and your child probably have a very legitimate reason – or two or three – for incorporating distractions like TV, tablets, or toys at the table....
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Aug 26, 2019
TV or no TV during meals? What about tablets and toys? Many parents resort to mealtime distractions like screens, TV, tablets, books, and toys because they are the only thing that gets their children to sit down and eat. Mealtime distractions have a bad reputation....
