Overcoming Feeding Problems in a Child with Autism

For some children, it might be easiest to start with a food that has a similar flavor (trying fresh strawberries if a child likes strawberry ice cream); for others the texture may be the most important issue (adding corn chips if a child likes potato chips).

If you do have concerns about nutrition, it's fine to give your child multivitamins. Choose the type your child is most likely to tolerate, be they crunchy, chewy or liquid.

• Know That Picky Eaters with Autism are Common - And the Reasons are Unknown
• Be Aware When a Child Starts to Reject a Food, and Nip the Problem in the Bud
• Choose a Food That's Similar to Those Your Child Likes Best
• Take Baby Steps When Introducing a Food
• Take More Baby Steps
• Avoid Creating a Power Struggle Between You and Your Child with Autism