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Tips to Meet Your Autistic Child’s Nutritional Needs

When it comes to autism, one of the most important things you can do for your child is to make sure they are getting the nutritional support they need. This may seem like a daunting task, but with a little bit of planning you can easily make sure your child is eating the right foods. Here are some tips to help you meet your autistic childu2019s nutritional needs.

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Tips to Meet Your Autistic Child’s Nutritional Needs

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  1. PATH 2 POTENTIAL TIPS TO MEET YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD'S NUTRITIONAL NEEDS

  2. IMPORTANCE OF YOUR CHILD’S DIET Healthy food habits are a must for your child’s development PATH2POTENTIAL

  3. Children require lots of nutrients to help their bodies develop all the necessary functions and tissues they need, and the quality of these nutrients can have a big impact on health PATH2POTENTIAL

  4. Feeding an autistic child can be a challenging condition for parents or caregivers PATH2POTENTIAL

  5. Children with autism generally suffer from eating disorders, food intolerance, food allergies and nutrient deficiencies PATH2POTENTIAL

  6. Here are some tips to develop healthy food habits, along with ABA therapy, in autistic children PATH2POTENTIAL

  7. 1. INTRODUCE NEW FOOD WITH A FAVORITE FOOD The parents can introduce new food items along with their favorite food PATH2POTENTIAL

  8. 2. GIVE THEM CHOICES TO CHOOSE FROM PATH2POTENTIAL

  9. Letting them choose for themselves would give them a sense of control and they are likely to remain calm PATH2POTENTIAL

  10. 3. TRY OUT NEW FOOD TOGETHER PATH2POTENTIAL

  11. The best way to make them feel confident in trying out new food is to try out the food together PATH2POTENTIAL

  12. 4. WATCH OUT FOR ALLERGIES Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more prone to food allergies PATH2POTENTIAL

  13. Check with your child’s pediatrician and make sure that you aren't feeding allergic food items to your kid PATH2POTENTIAL

  14. 5. DEVELOP A MEAL SCHEDULE PATH2POTENTIAL

  15. Regularly scheduled meals and snacks help your child know what to expect PATH2POTENTIAL

  16. 6. SIT WITH THEM DURING MEALS PATH2POTENTIAL

  17. Eating together helps your child learn through imitation PATH2POTENTIAL

  18. ABA Therapy in Long Island ABA therapists recommend these tips for seeing a positive and healthy result even in the food habits of an autistic child PATH2POTENTIAL

  19. Mailing Address Talk to Us 71-19 80th street Suite 8213 Glendale, NY 11385 Phone Number +1 833-AUTISM2 (288-4762) Website https://www.path2potential.org/

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