Autism and food

Thanks for the read, it was interesting to know more. My kids are both particular about food, often in different ways. My daughter has the most issues, though at least eats enough things that it isn't too big to deal with. How fresh something is will also depend on whether she'll eat it or not, as well as texture, taste. But she's willing to try things and likes things you might not expect.

I was wondering if it gets worse for people in the teenage years if that's something to watch out for?

Thanks for the read, it was interesting to know more. My kids are both particular about food, often in different ways. My daughter has the most issues, though at least eats enough things that it isn't too big to deal with. How fresh something is will also depend on whether she'll eat it or not, as well as texture, taste. But she's willing to try things and likes things you might not expect.

I was wondering if it gets worse for people in the teenage years if that's something to watch out for?

My son has always had a limited diet. However it did change as he got older. He stopped eating most fruit, but started eating some other things. 

Anecdotally, I became less of a picky eater as time went by. There's certain things that are an absolute no go, like tomato, cucumber and beetroot, but overall I'm less awkward and picky with food. I used to get burgers plain with only cheese on them. Now I'll eat them with the lettuce, pickles, sauces etc. 

Nowadays I'm more open and have incorporated more vegetables into my diet, along with not cremating every I cook.

I do tend to eat the same things most days, but it's more for nutritional requirements, rather than being outright picky.