15- Feeding Beyond Nourishment A multidisciplinary approach to managing feeding issues in children

Children with Autism have for long been characterized as ‘picky eaters’ with rigid likes and dislikes for certain foods, and mealtimes often end up as battlegrounds between the child and caregivers. Dr. Preeja Balan, Shilpa Sankhla, and Neethu Krishna have compiled this handy manual describing the many factors that might be contributing to the difficulties of feeding a child with ASD and how they may be addressed. We trust that this little manual will be handy in understanding and supporting your child with feeding issues, and lead to mealtimes becoming a pleasurable time that you share with your child, at the same time ensuring that your youngster is well nourished and well on his way to eating independently of you. We trust that this will be handy in understanding and supporting you in feeding your child.