Meal Planning for Neurodivergent Kids

Because feeding them shouldn’t feel like just another battle.

Meal planning as a parent is already a juggling act. But when you're raising a neurodivergent child—especially one with sensory sensitivities, limited food preferences, or appetite changes from medication—mealtimes can feel like the hardest part of the day.

I’ve had to throw out more uneaten meals than I care to admit. What worked one week suddenly “tastes weird” the next. Some days, he eats two bites and is done. Other days, it’s non-stop grazing. Sound familiar?

If you're in the same boat, you're not alone—and there are ways to bring a little more ease into the chaos.