{"id":2462,"date":"2023-05-05T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/?p=2462"},"modified":"2024-06-14T11:38:25","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T11:38:25","slug":"kids-with-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/kids-with-autism\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Simple Recipes to Teach Kids with Autism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Simple Recipes to Teach Kids with Autism: Cooking can be a fun and educational activity for children with autism, and a great way to teach them about healthy eating, math, and social skills, while also providing sensory stimulation. Cooking together also provides a wonderful opportunity for connection and often a well-need break away from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/how-do-i-reduce-screen-time-of-my-child-with-autism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">screens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are four simple recipes that are easy to make and can help children with autism develop a range of valuable skills.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Kids with Autism: Guacamole<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guacamole is a simple and delicious recipe that is perfect for children with autism. It is a healthy dip that is easy to make and can be perfectly paired with veggies or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeandfair.com\/products\/sea-salt-pea-protein-chips-pack\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sea salt protein chips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be especially handy if you worry about your child not getting enough protein.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2463 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Guacamole-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Avocado dip with lime and avocado on dark background. Image from '4 Simple Recipes to Teach Kids with Autism - Autism Connect\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Guacamole-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Guacamole-312x196.jpg 312w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Guacamole.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>You will need:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 ripe avocados<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup onion, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup tomato, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Method:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit and scoop the flesh out into a bowl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher until it is as smooth a consistency as you would like<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add all the other ingredients to the bowl and mix well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes and serve<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making guacamole is a great way to help develop your child&#8217;s fine motor skills as they mash the avocado, chop the veggies, and stir the ingredients together. It can also help them learn about making healthy eating choices and how they can still be delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Homemade Pizza<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza is delicious as a snack or meal loved by most, and there are plenty of toppings you can use to make it suit individual tastes &#8211; the topping combination options are virtually endless! Making homemade pizza i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s also a great way to teach children with autism about measurements, fractions, and how to follow recipe directions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2466 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Home-made-pizza-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"A pizza with basil and cheese on a wooden cutting board. Image from '4 Simple Recipes to Teach Kids with Autism - Autism Connect\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Home-made-pizza-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Home-made-pizza-261x196.jpg 261w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Home-made-pizza.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>You will need:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pre-made pizza base (or by all means make your own if you&#8217;re feeling ambitious!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup pizza sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toppings of your choice (pepperoni, sausage, vegetables, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the pre-made pizza crust on a baking sheet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the toppings of your choice and make it fun with patterns or concentrate on even layering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bake in the oven for around 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the base is nice and crispy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making homemade pizza can help an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/how-to-move-with-an-autistic-child\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autistic child<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> develop their math skills by measuring the ingredients and understanding fractions. Pizza is also a creative food to make and can be a fun way to combine different foods as toppings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Fruit Salad<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit salad can be a healthy, fun recipe perfect for children with autism, as it is easy to make and you can customize it with your child&#8217;s favorite fruits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2467 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Fruitsalad-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of fruit on a wooden table, part of 4 Simple Recipes to Teach Kids with Autism.- Autism Connect\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Fruitsalad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Fruitsalad-196x196.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Fruitsalad-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Fruitsalad.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>You will need:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 apple, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 banana, sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup strawberries, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup grapes, halved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Method:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently wash and chop all of the fruit up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine the fruit in a bowl and mix well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve the fruit salad immediately or store it in the fridge in an air-tight container until ready to serve<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making fruit salad is an excellent way to teach your child about healthy eating and familiarize them with the different colors and textures of fruit. It&#8217;s common for autistic children to struggle with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/6-strategies-for-autism-and-picky-eating\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and food aversions, and the more engaging and fun you make the process, the more chance you have of getting them to try new fruits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir fry is a healthy and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for getting the children involved. You can customize the dish with their favorite vegetables and serve it over rice or noodles, whichever they prefer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Chicken-and-Vegetable-Stir-Fry.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of stir-fried vegetables and chicken, part of '4 Simple Recipes to Teach Kids with Autism - Autism Connect\" width=\"308\" height=\"209\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>You will need:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound chicken breasts,\u00a0 boneless, skinless, and cut into bite-sized pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons oil (olive, vegetable, whatever your preference)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups mixed, chopped vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup soy sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon cornstarch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Method:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the chicken and cook for around 6 minutes, or until browned and cooked through<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the veggie mix and cook for an additional 6 minutes or so, until the vegetables are tender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, and salt and pepper to make a sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to combine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve over rice or noodles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making stir fry at home can help your child develop their cooking skills by learning how to chop and saut\u00e9, as well as teaching them about healthy eating and enjoying veggies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making memories<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2103 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1081105494-1024x1024-transformed-1-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Mother and son cooking together in the kitchen. Image for '4 Simple Recipes to Teach Kids with Autism - Autism Connect\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1081105494-1024x1024-transformed-1-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1081105494-1024x1024-transformed-1-1-294x196.jpeg 294w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1081105494-1024x1024-transformed-1-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1081105494-1024x1024-transformed-1-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1154650086-1024x1024-transformed-300x182.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman and two children standing in kitchen with vegetables.- Autism Connect\" width=\"325\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1154650086-1024x1024-transformed-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1154650086-1024x1024-transformed-324x196.jpeg 324w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1154650086-1024x1024-transformed-768x465.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1154650086-1024x1024-transformed.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking can be a fun and educational activity for children with autism, and an opportunity for you to create family experiences and make happy memories. Teaching children to cook is of great value to them in the long term, and for autistic children, it can really help strengthen their relationship with healthy food varieties. So grab an apron and get chopping!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4 Simple Recipes to Teach Kids with Autism: Cooking can be a fun and educational activity for children with autism, and a great way to teach them about healthy eating, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":1955,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[146,331,246,104,105,251,102,216,337,252,242],"tags":[107,206,196],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/52"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2462"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3115,"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462\/revisions\/3115"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}