Are all people with autism picky about food

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or is it a stereotype

It is not a stereotype. It is a common symptom of autistic spectrum disorder.

I'm not picky, I'm a discerning connoisseur surrounded by human dustbins. Just kidding of course, though there may be a grain of truth in it.

Of all the foods I've eaten, Chinese/Shanghai and Singaporean/Malaysian food were the only ones that I felt was garbage.

Does separating food count as picky? I happen to be a "picky" eater, but I wondered if this in particular counts, since people always consider this a strange food habit and can even be bothered by it.

I'm not really that picky. Although I' have never developed a fondness for mashed potatoes, turnips, or anything fish or fish-related.

And as a kid I mad my mom and brother would growl at me whenever we ate chicken because I'd only eat the skin and some of the meat. I was really turned off by the bones and gristle and stuff. But I eat all the meat off the bones now.

If you've met one Autistic then you've met one Autistic.

So it probably varies.

Personally, I'm not too adventurous on food. If I've found something I like then I'll probably stick to it. My order at familiar restaurants is rather predictable...I was amused when I went into one counter-service establishment and the cashier had rung up my order before I got to the counter! (And she got it right!)

I agree that I'm not too crazy with different types of food on the plate getting too familiar with each other. I like them separate. And I tend to be methodical when eating...first choice is to eat the different things on the plate one after another...though if that is not practical then methodical working from one side of it to the other.

It's a stereotype that's based in reality. Many autistic people are picky eaters.

I can't speak for others but I consider my eating habits to be a good thing.

"If I've found something I like then I'll probably stick to it."
Why wouldn't I choose something I know I like? I'm not looking for a good adventure, I'm looking for a good meal.

"I agree that I'm not too crazy with different types of food on the plate getting too familiar with each other. I like them separate."
I'm not a cook. If some cook said they were different things then I'll trust the professional.

"And I tend to be methodical when eating...first choice is to eat the different things on the plate one after another...though if that is not practical then methodical working from one side of it to the other."
I think this is more efficient. I can hold the same utensil with the same grip and use the same motion until I've completed that item, then move onto the next item. I want to eat the food, not play with the utensils.