The focus is on independence and food aversion. Jojo Branch-Rodriguez, a 12-year-old boy who is on the autistic spectrum, was never a fan of fruits and vegetables. He struggled to eat foods like ...

Creating a fun veggie sensory bin is one of the easiest and most engaging ways to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to healthy food choices, textures, colors, and imaginative play. With just a few ...

Sensory cooking class helps children with autism gain independence ABC News' Will Car reports on Sensory Cooking, a Phoenix-based organization tackling food aversions and sensitivity for children on ...

Children with disabilities, sensory issues or autism may be extremely sensitive to the flavor, color, smell and texture of foods. A new program at the Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Community ...

The field of functional and fortified foods is rapidly expanding as consumers seek products that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. However, ...

Eating disorders are complicated mental illnesses characterized by a disruption in a person’s eating patterns, leading to mental and physical complications. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a ...