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 | 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 | 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...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jul 15, 2019
So your kid really only eats crunchy and chewy foods. Things like crackers, crackers, more crackers, oh, and maybe some chips or pretzels. Food texture preferences combined with picky eating can make creating a balanced meal plan that your autistic child can and...
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by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jul 8, 2019
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car with your family this summer, packing snacks for the kids is a must. These nutritious kid-friendly travel snacks are portable (no refrigeration needed!), easy to eat (read not too messy), and packed...
