Autism Eats
Nutrition Education Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The aim of Autism Eats is to improve mealtime behaviors and dietary intake of young children (birth to 36 months) with autism spectrum disorder
There are 10 Lessons and 2 Booster Lessons in the program
Lesson 1
Feeding Milestones
Learn how to encourage your child to make progress reaching their next feeding milestone.
Lesson 2
Sensory Properties of Foods
Explore how your child responds to foods based on how they look, sound, feel, and taste.
Lesson 3
Introducing New Foods
Understand and utilize strategies for introducing new foods into your child's diet.
Lesson 4
Eating a Balanced Diet and Nutrition
Examine the benefits of healthy foods and how to include them in your child's diet.
Lesson 5
Food Sensitivities and Supplementation
Understand how to meet special dietary restrictions and learn the right foods for the supplements they need.
Lesson 6
Choosing Beverages
Identify healthy beverages and the consumption amounts appropriate for your child's age.
Lesson 7
Mealtime Routines
Establish an eating schedule with your child to promote healthy eating behaviors.
Lesson 8
Restructuring the Food Environment
Develop strategies to prevent problematic mealtime behaviors and maintain healthy eating away from home.
Lesson 9
Hunger and Fullness Cues
Recognize when your child is hungry and when they are satiated.
Lesson 10
Maintaining Healthy Nutrition
Create a strategy to instill life-long healthy eating habits in your child.
Booster 1
Where are We Now?
Strategies to overcome barriers for healthy eating.
Booster 2
Celebrating Achievements
Celebrate healthy eating achievements with positive reinforcement.
Questions?
Contact NutritionStudy@usf.edu to get more information on the project