There are picky eaters, and then there are kids for whom the sensation of a grape tomato exploding in their mouth is unbearable. Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to favor particular ...

The focus is on independence and food aversion. Jojo Branch-Rodriguez, a 12-year-old boy who is on the autistic spectrum, was never a fan of fruits and vegetables. He struggled to eat foods like ...

Match Cooking Prep System offers independence to adults with autism Syracuse University graduate Amanda Savitzky’s thesis project, known as “The Match Cooking Prep System for people with Autism ...

CLAREMONT – Leslie Sassaman knows food and what to do with it. As a highly trained chef and author of 10 cookbooks, she can choose it, prepare it, cook it and display it like the professional she is.

Sherelle Porter’s son, Amir Moore, was diagnosed with autism when he was 2 years old. “It was determined that Amir had a speech delay, which was difficult for him because he was unable to communicate, ...

Neurodivergence can have a range of influences on our diet – but why, and is there any support that can help? Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of eating around others or finding the smell and ...

What’s the link between autism and food refusal? What is ARFID? What is pica? How can I help my autistic child enjoy food and family mealtimes? 7 tips for helping your child to feel more relaxed about ...