One of the most common problems in people with ASD is related to eating. It is estimated that between 46% and 89% of children affected by this disorder have problematic eating habits. Some recommendations for addressing this issue with children with ASD are:

• Establish meal times and routines.
• Prevent him from eating between meals.
• Being seated in a comfortable place and context.
• Reduce distractions.
• Limit meal times.
• Involve the child in the food routine (buying, handling, choosing food...).
• Reward positive behaviors.
• Ignore negative behaviors.
• Introduce foods that the child is not currently eating.
• Present new foods in an attractive way and in small quantities.