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Posted By A Son-Rise Message Board Participant on January 06, 19100 at 21:13:36:
: Hello everyone. I have a question. This diet sounds wonderful. Anything that helps our kids is great. But, what do you do when you have an autistic 5 year old who will only eat a very limited type of things to begin with? Last night he actually asked for a banana! (first time). Great, so I gave it to him. He pealed it, smelled it and actually licked it. I was/am pleased that he is actually beginning to show an interest in something other than Kraft White Cheddar Mac & Cheese or Spaghettios or applesuace, which has been his basic diet for 3 years! How would you work with kids who are so limited to begin with?
Stacie,
It is not easy! I agree with Ola. Get rid of the food you don't want him to have. Just like a person addicted to drugs, he will probably get worse before he gets better. Get rid of one at a time. Don't go cold turkey.
Be creative. Brenen did not like the texture of some of the foods we tried so he would not eat them. We let Brenen watch 1 video at night and he used to be so mezmerized by them we just fed him while he watched. After a few times, he would eat on his own. You have got to model eating the food as well. Even if it doesn't taste that good pretend it does. "MMM, this is sooo good Brenen!" Also, he used to want to eat anything I did so I would tell him, "This is daddy's food and YOU can't have any! It's MINE!" Make it so big and fun that he will want to eat it. "OK, you can have some." Try not to force the food. It works much better if you entice him. This takes time so be persistant and don't give up!
We did bribe him at times I must admit. "OK, you want the pasta, have one bit of the brocoli first." He cried and tantrumed the first few times, but now it is a non issue. He eats almost everything we give him on his own.
Attitude is everything! Commit to doing the diet and it will happen. Take your time and be safe. If he does not eat for a couple of days he should be OK. However, be sure he is drinking! It does not take long to cause problems from dehydration. Remember, he has eaten the same thing for three years, so be patient with him, but be firm also. When Brenen cries I tell him I understand he wants "X", but right now he has to have "Y". Good luck! Bram
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