by Jenny Friedman, RD | Aug 19, 2019
The way a food feels matters to kids. For kids with sensory processing issues and very often kids with autism, this is especially true. Texture can be a touchy issue, one that’s often at the root of picky eating behaviors. As a parent, you’re concerned about picky...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Aug 12, 2019
How to Stop Making Multiple Meals While Still Pleasing Your Picky Eater If you’re making a special meal for your picky eater you’re certainly not alone. But making dinner for your family doesn’t have to be so hard. You can put an end to short-order cooking, get your...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Aug 5, 2019
School lunch season is approaching. Are you ready? Packing lunch doesn’t seem that hard, but you know that with rules about what foods you can and can’t bring into the classroom, food texture aversions, and strong sensory preferences, it takes some serious creativity...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jul 29, 2019
Do you feel like your autistic picky eater with sensory issues eats the same thing every day? So often parents tell me they feed their child the same few foods every single day. It’s just easier to get through a meal without a meltdown, but also, parents are out of...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jul 22, 2019
What is it about autistic kids and food touching? One of the frustrations of feeding a picky eater with autism is that eating isn’t always about the taste of food or even the texture. Often, the reason why your child isn’t eating has to do with presentation. While...
