Kidz Kare Children's Clinic

26/01/2026

Children on the autistic spectrum are more likely to be fussy eaters as certain food textures, tastes, smells and appearance can be overwhelming. Severe fussy eating can lead to nutritional deficiencies. When should parents seek help?

SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY

Autism and 'picky eating' get talked about like it’s a phase… or a behaviour problem to fix. But for many autistic children, food can genuinely feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and unsafe — and that changes everything about how we need to support them.

Based upon recent research (e.g. Mathew et al., 2022) showing that children on the autism spectrum are significantly more likely to have feeding difficulties, reduced dietary variety and lower diet quality compared to non-autistic peers, it’s clear that eating behaviours in autism are less about mere 'pickiness' and more about sensory, neurological and regulatory challenges that need targeted support.

In this visual, I’m breaking down what’s really going on underneath food refusal and restricted eating — and how we can respond in ways that protect trust, reduce stress, and build gentle progress over time.

21/01/2026

Hyperacusis, or increased sensitivity to sound, is common in people with autism. For someone with severe hyperacusis, everyday sounds may cause distress. The distress may cause the individual to cover their ears, try to turn off the source, throw a tantrum, or try to escape the environment.

21/01/2026

Hyperacusis is common among people with autism. For someone with severe hyperacusis, everyday sounds may be unpleasant or even painful, causing reactions such as covering their ears, turning off the source, tantrums or escaping the environment.

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

🌱 New Group Therapy Class for Children - Now Open 🌱

At Regency Child Development Unit, we understand that every child develops at their own pace, and sometimes, the right small-group environment can make a meaningful difference.

We are now opening Group Therapy Classes designed by a Certified Behavior Analyst (CBA), provided by ABA Technician and UCLA PEERS Preschooler Provider, designed to support children through structured, evidence-based intervention.

👧🧒 Small Group Setting
> Only 2–3 children per group
> Allows for individual attention while encouraging social interaction
> Carefully grouped based on developmental needs

Who Is This For?
> Parents concerned about their child’s communication, behaviour, or social skills
> Children who may benefit from guided peer interaction
> Families looking for professional, structured developmental support

⚠️ Limited Seats Available
To ensure quality and effectiveness, enrolment is strictly limited.

Interested?
Click to register - https://forms.gle/MXts6PZtLtE1gL7L9

Find out more about our Child Development Unit today! https://www.regencyspecialist.com/services/clinical-services/child-development-unit

18/12/2025

One of the most common belief among parents is that food causes their child's eczema. Most will avoid prawns, fish, chicken, eggs, beef, and nuts to the point of causing malnutrition and even picky eating in young children..

13/12/2025

13/12/2025

When Autism and ADHD exist together, they frequently mask the symptoms of each other. In fact, some people can be sceptical and comments like "Are you sure you have ASD/ADHD? Cos you don't look like it", are common. But alas, challenges remain in areas like learning, school life and socialising. That's why support is still needed and ensures they have a wonderful school life like everyone else.

AuDHD

09/12/2025

Executive function mastery for neurodivergent kids

Executive Functioning Mastery

24/11/2025

Understanding sensory overload

18/10/2025

17/10/2025

How to support a dysregulated child

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