Summary
Autistic adults 18+ with sensory food issues and executive function challenges. 90-day system: build skills with checklists and safe foods (Wks 1-4), visual plans and batch cooking (Mo 2-3), reduce support (Mo 4-6). Goal: 7-day plans, batch 5 days, shop alone weekly, 3 balanced meals daily.
Key Points
Many autistic young adults face sensory problems with food textures, smells, and tastes. These issues limit choices and lead to poor nutrition. This causes tiredness, stomach problems, weak immunity, and roadblocks to living on your own. Planning feels overwhelming due to executive function challenges. You end up buying food on impulse, wasting money, or skipping meals. This guide gives you a simple three-phase system that fits sensory needs. First, you build skills with checklists and safe foods. Next, you use visual plans, batch cooking, and shopping scripts. Finally, you track progress and reduce help over time. The system includes color codes, 10 easy recipes, grocery lists, and fixes for urges to eat junk.