Autism and Trying New Foods By Kelly Jean Sullivan

 

For example, many children with autism dislike trying new things. In psychology, we call this neophobia. If a child seems afraid or wary of new foods, think of ways to manage this anxiety. For example, instead of asking the child to taste the new food outright, try a stepwise approach

How do I get my autistic child to try new things?

Praise and reward your child when they're flexible and try to cope with these changes. If your child finds it hard to switch between activities, try slowly adding new activities, one at a time. For example, you might want your child to learn to stop what they're doing and move to a new activity when you ask

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Is Picky Eating autism?

Even though picky eating is a common problem, research suggests that it's usually a temporary and normal part of development. However, children with autism often have more chronic feeding problems that go beyond picky eating. This may mean the child won't eat an entire category of food such as proteins or vegetables

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