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Here are possibilities related to autism that might cause a child to refuse to eat certain foods:

  • It does not fit with the routine the child follows. The food is not what he or she is accustomed to eating. It is not what he or she eats for that meal of the day. The food is not served at the proper time of day. The food is not served on the appropriate plate or with the appropriate dinnerware.
  • The food causes sensory issues. It could be too bland or too spicy. It could have a texture the child dislikes.
  • The food is touching other food on the plate.
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