Autismo e Telas nas Refeições: Como Parar o Tablet e Ensinar Seu Filho a Comer Sozinho

Does your child only eat while watching a tablet? In this video, Dr. Thiago Castro, a pediatrician specializing in autism and father of Noah, explains why screens during meals are one of the biggest saboteurs of child development — and teaches, step by step, how to remove the tablet from mealtimes without trauma and with real results. You will understand: Why eating while watching a screen interrupts the sensory processing of food; How the distracted brain does not recognize color, taste, texture, or satiety; The direct impact of screens on the child's speech, attention, and social interaction; Why tablet use during meals is comparable to an addiction — and how to "wean" the digital brain; How constant screen exposure creates inattentive, apathetic children lacking autonomy; The complete step-by-step guide to reducing and eliminating tablet use during mealtimes. "A child who eats while watching a screen is not eating — they are being mechanically fed." — Dr. Thiago Castro Steps of the process taught in the video: Parental awareness: recognizing tablet use as a behavioral addiction; Gradual pauses: pause the video after each spoonful (1 spoonful → pause → chew → resume); Progressive increase: increase the interval to 2, 3, 5 spoonfuls before allowing the screen; Positive reinforcement: praise the behavior and replace the screen with neutral toys; Final transition: gradually reduce the toys until the meal occurs naturally. Practical example: “First pause after each spoonful. Then after three. Then half the plate. Until the day the tablet leaves the table, and the gaze, the taste, and the family connection take over.” — Dr. Thiago Castro Video Content: 0:00 Introduction to selective eating 0:40 The relationship between behavioral rigidity and selective eating 1:46 The importance of introducing new foods without forcing the child 3:12 How sensory sensitivity impacts eating 5:15 The role of professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and nutritionists 6:43 How parental behavior influences a child's eating habits 7:53 Practical solutions to avoid the use of devices during meals 9:59 Real case study about a child with selective eating and the impact of tablets 11:07 How to gradually remove the use of devices during meals Want to learn more about dealing with eating challenges in autism? Participate in the Gaucho Congress on Neurodevelopmental Disorders and learn from experts on how to provide a healthy and balanced diet for your child. Subscribe to the channel and activate notifications 🔔; Comment if your child only eats with a screen — Dr. Thiago answers real-life cases; Share this video with parents, educators, and therapists, and help build a generation more connected to real life.