The term "refrigerator mom" refers to the tendency of mothers to overfeed their children with autism.

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The term "refrigerator mom" actually originated from a now-debunked theory that blamed mothers for causing autism in their children through emotional neglect and cold parenting, leading to a detachment from the child and inability to form social connections. This theory has been discredited and is no longer accepted in the medical community. There is no evidence to support the idea that mothers of children with autism are more likely to overfeed their children.

The Term "Refrigerator Mom" Refers to the Tendency of Mothers