For a lot of autistic kids, food is about texture and predictability, not stubbornness. Letting the steps be 'look, smell, touch' with tasting fully optional takes the fear out and keeps the table calm. Never force a bite.
One tip from a dad who's been there
Make 'no thank you' a real, okay answer. A food often has to be seen many times before it's tried. The win is curiosity, not a clean plate.
Common questions
What if my child won't even let the food on their plate?
Start one step further back: the food on the table, not the plate. Looking, smelling, and touching all count as progress. No pressure to eat is what makes trying possible.
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