by Jenny Friedman, RD | Feb 25, 2019
Sensory food aversions and texture preferences are common barriers to eating a balanced diet for many kids on with autism. Research suggests that anywhere from 30 to over 50% of autistic kids refuse food due to texture. I wasn’t surprised when an autism mom came to me...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Feb 21, 2019
You can never have too many lunch ideas in your arsenal. Many kids with autism eat lunches that are gluten-free, casein/dairy-free, and also nut-free. I recommend that children on the spectrum eat as many real whole foods as possible and limit processed foods with...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Feb 11, 2019
What are the best foods for autism? I hear this question from autism parents a lot (and wrote a post about autism diet staples here). Bone broth is one of the foods that may help autism symptoms and is worth considering incorporating into your child’s diet. Overview:...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Feb 4, 2019
Feeding problems are seen in the vast majority of children with autism. Contributing factors include medical problems, psychological barriers, nutritional deficits, sensory disorder, oral-motor dysfunction, and environmental causes. These factors – alone or...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Dec 31, 2018
This article shares a large list of mix and match autism lunch ideas for picky eaters. Always looking for new lunch ideas? You’re not alone. Autism lunch ideas can be challenging because so much goes into eating for kids with autism. You want to make sure you...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Dec 27, 2018
One of my favorite activities for encouraging good eating habits for kids is to include them in food shopping. Studies show that when kids are involved in the process of purchasing and preparing foods, they are more likely to actually eat them. However, getting kids...
