samefood

English

Etymology

Compound of same +‎ food.

Noun

samefood (plural samefoods)

1. (autism) A food that an autistic person eats frequently and sometimes exclusively, typically due to a need for routine or sensory issues related to taste, texture, etc.
   • 2021, Haley Moss, The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook, page 74:

     While samefoods and eating according to a routine often bring us comfort, we might want to venture beyond our comfort zone and try new foods too.

   • 2023, Fern Brady, Strong Female Character, unnumbered page:

     The rest of the day is a write-off and any dinner plans will have to be scrapped as I return to eating bland samefoods.

   • 2023, Matthew Broberg-Moffitt, Color Taste Texture: Recipes for Picky Eaters, Those with Food Aversion, and Anyone Who's Ever Cringed at Food, page 6:

     I've been asked questions by parents and partners of the food averse about getting their loved ones to eat more than just their favored samefoods.

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