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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 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...
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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...
