Going through puberty gives boys a bigger appetite. In our case, we give our son’s snacks between meals. We would give him a banana, or an orange and some of his favorites cookies. For lunch or dinner, we try to include vegetables, like baby carrots, spinach, etc. alongside his rice and chicken or whatever else he’s having. My son starts by eating whatever he doesn’t like first which allows him to slow down a bit while eating since he likes to devour his meal. If we think he has enough to eat, we just tell him that’s it. Before taking his evening shower he’s allowed to get some cookies 3 maximum and he puts inside a snack bag by himself as a late night snack after that, he know he’s done for the day. When my son was younger he was a picky eater, now that he is willing to try new things we try to incorporate healthier choices.
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To my own understanding as a young mom who never stop searching and observing...I think time heals all thing...I don't know how to put it into writing but my son have changed a lot ..now he's so fitted ..he gets up on his own when he's filled...but then that wasn't the case I filled my house up with snacks but now no more.....just be patient he will let go of something's when the Time comes ......💪💪💪♥️

I usually tell him the kitchen is closed, especially if he wants to eat something at 8:00 PM. Then I redirect him and tell him to sweep the kitchen floor or clear the dining table, wash dishes. Another trick. Sometimes the food he finds in the pantry is expired so he throws those items out for me.

I don't know if I was much help, but I agree with @A MyAutismTeam Member. Filling foods like whole grain cereals, oatmeal and healthy snacks.

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Make more 'Filling' Foods, or allow him to have healthy snacks.

Some autistic kids have trouble with interoception- sensation inside the body like hot/cold, hungry/ thirsty/full, need to pee/poo, etc. OT can help address interoception issues. This website thas some good resources. https://www.kelly-mahler.com/