With so much attention now focused on the foods we eat and as the battle with “healthy food” intake is sometimes very limited, children with autism might display atypical food preferences, food selectivity, and disruptive mealtime behaviours therefore, more parents of children with autism are looking for healthier mealtime options.

This can make feeding or mealtimes very difficult as feeding disorders are prevalent in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can have a profound impact on family mealtimes therefore nutrition must be a high priority for all parents, especially with children on the spectrum.

Children with autism need consistent routines, so as much as possible, try to keep mealtimes schedules consistent. As you may or may not know, commitment to a diet is a lifestyle change, and it is normal that any diet will involve some degree of trial and error. Know that disappointments are all a part of the process especially when you have cooked a yummy, tasty meal and your child won’t even consider tasting it.

Find motivation where you can. One idea is to turn meal prep into a joint activity. Allow your child to help in the meal preparation and in doing so you will help create a bond around the food experience. Smelling is a good way to allow their olfactory senses to develop. This has the added benefit of allowing you to distinguish their preferences and likes along the way. Just don’t be surprised or shocked when these also take a path to the downright weird combinations…

With that said, here are a few recipes that include diets like GAPS, Keto, Paleo, Casein-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-Card & Sugar-Free! Hope that you will enjoy them!

With so much attention now focused on the foods we eat and as the battle with “healthy food” intake is sometimes very limited, children with autism might display atypical food preferences, food selectivity, and disruptive mealtime behaviours therefore, more parents of children with autism are looking for healthier mealtime options.

This can make feeding or mealtimes very difficult as feeding disorders are prevalent in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can have a profound impact on family mealtimes therefore nutrition must be a high priority for all parents, especially with children on the spectrum.

Children with autism need consistent routines, so as much as possible, try to keep mealtimes schedules consistent. As you may or may not know, commitment to a diet is a lifestyle change, and it is normal that any diet will involve some degree of trial and error. Know that disappointments are all a part of the process especially when you have cooked a yummy, tasty meal and your child won’t even consider tasting it.

Find motivation where you can. One idea is to turn meal prep into a joint activity. Allow your child to help in the meal preparation and in doing so you will help create a bond around the food experience. Smelling is a good way to allow their olfactory senses to develop. This has the added benefit of allowing you to distinguish their preferences and likes along the way. Just don’t be surprised or shocked when these also take a path to the downright weird combinations…

With that said, here are a few recipes that include diets like GAPS, Keto, Paleo, Casein-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-Card & Sugar-Free! Hope that you will enjoy them!