by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jan 6, 2020
This article shares 10 ways to help your picky eater learn to eat vegetables…without a battle. How can you get your child to eat vegetables more often and more willingly? It’s at the top of the wish list for pretty much every parent I work with. If veggies...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Sep 16, 2019
This article shares parents’ favorite lunches for their picky eaters. The school year is in full swing! Are you already looking for more packed lunch ideas for your autistic child? I asked recently what you pack your picky eater for lunch – here’s what...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Aug 5, 2019
School lunch season is approaching. Are you ready? Packing lunch doesn’t seem that hard, but you know that with rules about what foods you can and can’t bring into the classroom, food texture aversions, and strong sensory preferences, it takes some serious creativity...
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 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...
