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...
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by Jenny Friedman, RD | Apr 29, 2019
When should I offer new foods to my fussy eater with autism? It’s a question I hear a lot. My answer is so simple it’s hard to believe that it will change your life, but this one little adjustment is sure to have a monumental impact on your child’s eating and...
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by Jenny Friedman, RD | Apr 25, 2019
Tips on how to feed children are hard to avoid. You’re probably picking tidbits up from the internet, the playground, and even the doctor’s office. Being bombarded with a plethora of information on the best ways to help a picky eater is overwhelming to say the...
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by Jenny Friedman, RD | Apr 22, 2019
Feeding a picky eater with autism is no easy feat. At this point I feel like I’ve heard it all – every challenge, meltdown, rigid preference, food restriction, and more. That’s all to say: I know what you’re up against. And I know the challenges are real. I’ve...
