How to Reduce Mealtime Battles With Neurodivergent Kids

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Autistic and ADHD Kids Parenting Strategies: Every Brain is Different

Samantha Foote, Lauren Ross

152 episodes

15 hours ago

Welcome to Every Brain is Different, the podcast designed for parents raising kids with Autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse conditions. Discover practical parenting strategies, expert insights, and real-life stories that highlight the strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals. Join us to connect with a supportive community of parents, gain tools to help your child thrive, and celebrate the unique ways every brain works. If you're looking for inspiration, effective parenting strategies, or simply a sense of connection, tune into Every Brain is Different and join a community that truly understands. Website: www.everybrainisdifferent.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferent TikTok: www.tiktok.com/everybrainsidifferent YouTube: www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent

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How to Reduce Mealtime Battles With Neurodivergent Kids | Ep. 129

Autistic and ADHD Kids Parenting Strategies: Every Brain is Different

20 minutes 8 seconds

2 months ago

How to Reduce Mealtime Battles With Neurodivergent Kids | Ep. 129

In this episode, Samantha and Lauren discuss the challenges and methods of handling food aversions in autistic children. They share personal experiences and emphasize that forcing children to eat can be counterproductive. Instead, they recommend engaging the help of a feeding therapist and employing assent-based strategies. Steps include gradually introducing the disliked food by first placing it nearby, then on the plate, and finally encouraging the child to touch, smell, and play with the food before tasting it. Samantha and Lauren stress the importance of patience and allowing children to progress at their own pace, while also highlighting the benefits of involving children in meal preparation and planning.