From identifying ‘safe foods’ to having a designated plate and cutlery, there are a few practical ways to make mealtimes more manageable
Mealtimes can be daunting for a child who is autistic or has ADHD. Here are five ways to support themathering as a family for a meal can serve several purposes, from social connection to nutrition. But this can also make eating and mealtimes tricky to manage when someone in the family is neurodivergent.
Hypersensitivity to textures, such as needing foods to be very crunchy or preferring foods that are smooth like puree.Avoiding eating with others, choosing instead to eat in the lounge room or their bedroom. It also has a significant impact on the daily lives of parents and caregivers navigating these challenges while trying to provide food for their children.Instead of panicking, punishing or trying to “fix” these behaviours, a more supportive mealtime approach that acknowledges and accommodates the child’s needs can be a better strategy.Five ways to support children with different mealtime needs
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