What's the best way to get my child with autism to try new foods?

Don't pressure: Avoid mealtime battles. Offer new foods with foods that your child already likes. Give small portions and don't make a big deal about them. You can try telling him something good about the food "it will make you strong and healthy", but don't pressure. If he tries it, give him honest praise "i like how you ate your broccoli" and leave it at that.

Speech/Language &: Occupational Therapists also work together on feeding issues related to sensory issues in children with ASD. Issues with smell, taste, texture & color of foods can make it difficult to insure that a child with ASD eats a well-balanced diet. I endorse this book by Ernsperger & Stegen-Hanson, but I have no financial interest in it. It helps get past " love the whites, hate the greens".