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by Jenny Friedman, RD | May 20, 2019
Kids with autism can experience many barriers that impact how much they eat: Rigid eating preferences Dulled sensations of hunger and fullness Preference for sameness Fear of new foods Poor posture and/or oral motor skills If these autism eating issues don’t have you...
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by Jenny Friedman, RD | May 16, 2019
Eating is tricky. Especially for kids with autism. Children with autism face many barriers to eating: sensory issues, rigid preferences, and fear of new foods (neophobia) are some of the most common ones I see. That’s all to say eating issues in autism aren’t always...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | May 13, 2019
To better understand the various eating barriers of children with autism, it’s helpful to be familiar with the different kinds of sensory challenges in autism that your child might experience. Below are some common sensory autism symptoms that could be a clue behind...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | May 6, 2019
Lisa, a mom I’m working with in my Autism Nutrition Program, warned me when we started working together that her son, Eli, dictates what he eats for meals and snacks. I’ve actually seen him in action. When it’s time for a meal, Eli makes his request and stubbornly...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | May 2, 2019
This article discusses how to get your child to stop throwing food. The other night I buckled my 12-month-old-son into his highchair prepared for one of his usual chaotic, messy, and fun meals. Usually he can’t get his food fast enough. Yet that night, within 5...
