I would pack three or four small items that you know she likes. Let the counselors know she isn't expected to eat it all and that anything not eaten should return home with her (so you know what is working and what isn't). Things to send could be crackers and cheese (either to put on the crackers or string cheese if she likes it), pretzels, peanut butter (as a sandwich or on crackers or as a dip for pretzels or fruit), pudding cups, her favorite juice and any fruit she may like. Change it up every few days or so. My son who has autism likes peanut butter sandwiches every day and is extremely limited in what he will eat, so am jealous you can have so many options! Just have fun with her favorites and keep portions on the smaller side..she may eat it all!Packed lunch for child with PDD NOS (autism spectrum)?
Aren't you her mother?? Don't you know what to give her????Packed lunch for child with PDD NOS (autism spectrum)?
cheese or ham sandwhich with 2 juice boxes and a pudding or bag of oreos maybe carrot sticks
Don't worry about what you pack for her. Pack what she likes and in a way that you know she will eat it. The mainstream children will be presenting their own food issues--some WILL have allergies, others will be picky eaters. Most will probably bring a sandwich and chips.
If you feel it is necessary, talk to the day camp leader (or the person who will be with the girl during lunch) and explain any food issues that will make her more successful socially. Most programs don't allow food swapping or sharing, but you may want to ask that she be monitored somewhat so that another child doesn't take advantage of her--even if they are just being 4 and not realizing what they are doing.
Communication with the camp people is probably the most important thing you can do to help her be successful--just don't go into so many details about every little thing she does that they get nervous about working with her--give them the important issues to be aware of.
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