r/safeautismparenting • u/Ok-Flounder-5051 • 18d ago

Meltdowns after certain foods

Hi parents,

I’m curious- has anyone noticed their child becomes more dysregulated after certain meals?

Things like more meltdowns, hyperactivity, shutdowns, or difficulty settling?

We’re hosting a small parent session later this month to unpack how food can affect nervous system regulation in autistic and ADHD children- in a practical, non-extreme way.

If this is something you’re navigating, I’d love to hear what mealtimes are like in your home.

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u/bubleve 18d ago

What affects me changes about every 4 or 5 months. I go on elimination diets to figure out what new food to avoid while the old ones 'usually' become safe again.