Looking for ways to help your picky eater with autism? These tools have you covered.These simple products can have a big impact in how your child eats and interacts with food. We’ve got solutions for picky eaters, tools for kids sensory food aversions and texture preferences, a plate that makes eating dinner more fun, and a bunch of special products that encourage your child to play with food and get in the kitchen.
A mega list of easy and healthy foods for picky eaters so that you can mix up those meals that are the same day in and day out, and help them learn to eat new and different foods without a battle.
Get a heart-healthy dinner on the table in just 30 minutes or less with these delicious recipes. These vegetarian dinners are packed with fresh vegetables for plenty of nutrients. Whether it's Seitan BBQ Sandwiches or Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry, these vegetarian dinners are low in saturated fat and sodium, so eating for a healthy heart is easy and satisfying.
An easy, family-friendly meatball sub recipe made with fresh meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, and Italian spices, all baked to melted perfection and served warm. They are ideal for movie nights, sleepovers, game day, and pool parties.
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Give juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.
Children on the spectrum experience many barriers to eating a nutritious diet. Sensory issues that limit the variety of foods a child is willing to eat is one that parents find most frustrating. Try these protein ideas for every sensory seeker.
These absolutely delicious chicken lime wraps are a quick, budget-friendly meal idea.
Kids with sensory issues with clothing can make dressing stressful. Learn why they may have a sensory sensitivity and how you can help kids who hate wearing clothes! Plus, ideas for sensory friendly clothing. For toddlers, preschoolers, school aged kids, and teens with Sensory processing disorder, Autism, or those who are sensory avoidant or defensive.
White miso paste packs an umami punch to this healthy salmon recipe. But being the mildest and sweetest variety of the gluten-free fermented paste, it won't overpower this dish. Use any leftover salmon (within 3 days) to make our Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon, Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip or Spicy Salmon Cakes (see Associated Recipes).
Paprika and garlic powder make a quick Cajun-inspired seasoning that flavors salmon fillets in this easy dinner recipe. Traditionally, remoulade sauce is prepared with mayonnaise; here, we substitute nonfat Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Try these low-carb low-cholesterol dinner recipes that will keep you feeling full, satisfied and energized.
Feeding problems are seen in the vast majority of children with autism. Contributing factors include medical problems, psychological barriers, nutritional deficits, sensory disorder, oral-motor dysfunction, and environmental causes. These factors - alone or together - lead to food selectivity in up to 87% of children on the spectrum.
Ginger, fish sauce and honey combine to create a delicious basting sauce in this easy grilled salmon recipe. Look for Thai red chiles in the produce section of your grocery store, or use a green or red jalapeño instead. Not only is this salmon dish delicious, it also takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it the ideal centerpiece for a healthy weeknight dinner.
I often am asked What is the difference between a Picky Eater and a Sensory Avoider? Let's talk about it!
Baked pumpkin risotto a delicious and easy risotto for kids
Leaf crafts are simple nature projects kids can make with minimal materials. Gather beautiful leaves to make this cute Lion Leaf craft!
A homemade mac and cheese recipe that is perfect for the whole family including picky eaters, this veggie mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food.
Layered blue and white shortbread cookies flavored with fresh lemon and blueberries.
This Whole30 Spaghetti Pizza Casserole has all the makings of a pizza but it's dairy-free and made with real food ingredients. Plus, check out 29 more Whole30 casserole recipe ideas in this post!
Meal time as a busy mom can be stressful, but here are over 40 toddler meal ideas for busy moms that toddlers will love!
The aromatic basmati combined with the texture of the nuts, raisins and cranberries creates the ultimate culinary, sensory experience.
This Slow Cooker Paleo Chicken Teriyaki with sweet and savory flavors will be a family favorite. With healthy ingredients, this is a great replacement for take-out teriyaki chicken, and so easy to make in your own home. It's also Whole30 compliant, gluten free, refined sugar free, and low carb.
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If you want your kids to grow up smart and healthy, make sure they are getting a good amount of iodine in their diet. Iodine deficiency among children is a big problem these days and what’s scarier about it is that we can’t always pick up the signs. So in this video, I’ll help you find…
These Veggie Nuggets are healthy, kid friendly, and simple to make. Perfect for lunch boxes and snacks.
Whether you have toddlers, school-aged kids, tween, or teens, these tips and recipes for picky eaters will avoid power struggles at mealtimes!
Children on the spectrum experience many barriers to eating a nutritious diet. Sensory issues that limit the variety of foods a child is willing to eat is one that parents find most frustrating. Try these protein ideas for every sensory seeker.
This toddler friendly sensory bin is great to get your little one learning all about colors, shapes, textures, and patterns! Play dough is included along with many other toddler friendly trinkets and materials. Children can learn the letters in their name, motor skills, imagination, color patterns, dexterity, and so much more with this sensory bin. It can keep your toddler busy while you are on the phone, nearby cooking dinner, and even cleaning. Sensory play is important in the development of children and why not make it fun and themed to something they already love?! If you do not like an item in the bin or feel it is unsafe for your child simply take it out or message us before hand and we can replace it with something else. This box was created by two early childhood and elementary teachers and we cannot wait for your little one to enjoy! We just launched our Etsy shop at the end of July 2021. Any reviews are greatly appreciated and needed to help our small business grow! Do not forget to type your child's name so we can personalize it! Like this product? We have so many more, check them out too! Warning! Choking hazard for children. Adult supervision is required.
Slippery foods, mushy foods, bready foods, mixed textures...there are so many ways texture aversions can manifest in kids. Here's how to help picky eaters!
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 that your child can and actually wants to eat a challenge.If you’re feeling defeated every time you make a meal, you’re worried your child isn’t getting the right nutrition, and you’re ready to serve something for snack that isn’t one of those crackers, this meal plan is for you.
