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Autisim and eating

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My boy is 6 he looks and wears clothes for a 3 year old. He has not put on weight since january. School never told me he wasnt eating lunch. He has food allergies to milk, soya,wheat, gluten and egg. He also has speeh and lanuage disorder, social and emotional disorder, learning difficulties,and autisim. I am at my wit ends all i got told from a professional was well he looks ok to me. I am having a nightmare to get food in him any ideas pls? Xx thank you x
My boy is 6 he looks and wears clothes for a 3 year old. He has not put on weight since january. School never told me he wasnt eating lunch. He has food allergies to milk, soya,wheat, gluten and egg. He also has speeh and lanuage disorder, social and emotional disorder, learning difficulties,and autisim. I am at my wit ends all i got told from a professional was well he looks ok to me. I am having a nightmare to get food in him any ideas pls? Xx thank you x
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What is he currently eating? Does he like food?? How were his allergies discovered? What is his reaction? Have you read about GAPs diet by Dr natasha campbell? Google it and you will find lots of recipes and ideas to help you! Xx
There are lots of tips about food from community members.
Check our info about feeding difficulties.
Hope this helps, Alex
The main thing is to find what he can and will eat, and give him enough of that to keep him growing and feeling well. Which is easier said than done, I know! If your
It really does sound like you need to speak to a qualified dietician - your GP should be able to give you more advice on this, or a CAMHS consultant can refer you. The waiting lists are long, but worthwhile.
Re the professional who told you he looks 'okay' - can I ask who or what that person was? Did they actually check his weight etc?
Violet
ASD advisor, Scope