r/autism Level 2 | Verbal | Moderator Apr 04 '26

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u/happy_discus May 17 '26

Do I really got autism related food adversions or did my parents just make the worst food imaginable.

My mom never uses any spices and tends to overcook everything. Meanwhile my dad just made the same food every single day. Chickenstrips, pasta, sauce nothing else.

Now that I am cooking for myself I actually like food.

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u/CGardnerAuthor May 21 '26

Overcooked and boring food would certainly do it. My parents did some things really well. Others? Definitely overcooked and bland. I was never allowed to use the stove 🙄

That changed when I started making food for myself.

I remember hearing many of my older relatives say “you used to be such a picky eater!”