[header] How to take an autistic child to a restaurant [title] Know your child. [step] Every autistic person is unique, and what works for one child may not work for another. The child's attention span, sensory issues, and communication ability will all come into play in going to a restaurant. 
Respect where the child's ability is, as not all autistic children are able to successfully have an outing at a restaurant, no matter the wishes and good intentions. [substeps] Do not base your child's ability or needs on any other individual on the autistic spectrum.