Feeding with Care: A Practical Guide for Supporting Picky Eaters

A Printable Guide to Help Behavior Analysts Collaborate on Feeding Support for Neurodivergent Learners

Feeding with Care is an 11-page visual guide created for behavior experts supporting families of Autistic and neurodivergent children with feeding challenges. Created in collaboration with an Autism Feeding Specialist, this resource explains how feeding issues impact behavior, outlines the Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) framework, and offers guidance on ethical collaboration and practical strategies for picky eating.

This resource helps behavior analysts understand their role, build trust with families, and contribute meaningfully to feeding plans without going beyond scope.

Why Download This Resource?

• Learn how feeding habits (e.g., nutrient intake, mealtime routines) influence behavior, sleep, and regulation.
• Understand the PFD framework across medical, nutritional, skill-based, and psychosocial domains—and who to collaborate with.
• Access three evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support picky eating in a safe and ethical way.

What You’ll Get:

• An 11-page printable guide with data on feeding concerns in Autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities.
• A breakdown of interdisciplinary roles and how behavior analysts can ethically support families within scope.
• Practical visuals and family-centered strategies for building food acceptance and reducing mealtime stress.

Download this free guide—created in partnership with an Autism Feeding Specialist—to better understand feeding challenges and confidently support families with compassionate, collaborative care.