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My Autistic 9 Year Old's Diet Is Terrible. How Do You Get Him To Eat Healthy Foods?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Mateo, CA

My grandson eats only grilled cheese sandwiches, french fries, and noodles. He is becoming obese as a result. There is very little dietary behavioral therapies published anywhere. Please help.

June 9
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you for those ideas!

June 12
A MyAutismTeam Member

Sounds like a 'Salty' eater.
So, he should be fine with Spaghetti Sauce.
You can sneak spinach, broccoli, Garlic, Mushrooms and other goodness in Spaghetti Sauce.
Just make sure that you cut them up to small pieces before serving the Spaghetti.

June 12
A MyAutismTeam Member

This sounds a lot like my 10 year old. We thought it would get worse but three years ago he finally started to transition out of his habitual eating. It really happened on his own. We would introduce foods.. have him smell or touch or taste them. He would then pass on it or say he would want a bit more. The more he was around his peers at school during lunch it would peak his curiosity to eat the same foods. He became very overweight as well and still is struggling to lose that weight. I will pray for your family and grandson. I know how how hard the struggles are. It does get better ❤️‍🩹

June 9
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you for this great answer. It mirrors what my daughter (the mother) says. I do agree, peer pressure (or incentive) is helpful!

June 10
A MyAutismTeam Member

Unfortunately, no.

June 22

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