Autism Diet Do's and Don'ts

Autistic individuals often have difficulties with sensory processing issues, sometimes called Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD.

- By Bea Moise

This could include challenges with sounds, smells, and textures. Other senses, such as balance and taste, can also be impacted, and this is particularly evident when comes to food. So a child on the spectrum might struggle not just when food doesn’t taste good but when it doesn’t smell or look right.