Comparing eating and mealtime experiences in families of children with autism, ADHD and dual diagnosis

This study surveyed 351 caregivers to examine mealtime experiences in families of children with autism, ADHD, or both conditions, comparing outcomes to neurotypical control families. Families with neurodevelopmental conditions reported increased food fussiness, problematic mealtime behaviors, dietary concerns, caregiver stress, and less structured mealtimes, with ADHD and dual-diagnosis groups showing greater appetite and behavioral challenges than autism-only families.