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Food Aversions

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Nikki27

My son is four years old and is largely non-verbal. Like most children with ASD, he’s a fussy eater but its now to a point where he’s on a liquid diet for nutrients because he won’t eat much. Things he ate a few months ago he doesn’t want anymore. Because of this he’s always constipated so that’s another huge ordeal getting him to go potty. I was wondering if anyone has any tips or suggestions on how I can introduce new foods without him screaming and throwing it on the floor. It’s a bit… read more

July 10, 2023
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A MyAutismTeam Member

well my tips are let him eat what he wants when he wants. i know this sounds crazy. but its almost like they'll go threw cravings wanting a certain food then not intrested so have one containe or bag of fav. foods always. Also sneak! be sneaky!
add very small chunks of fresh fruits or fresh veggies to muffins. prebitoics to drinks, and vitamins liquid or gummies..
For constipation try hand squeeze orange juice, apple juice, grape juice ect. offer water as well.
Just some of my tips.

July 11, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Agree with hopie. Let him eat what he wants, you'll drive yourself mad trying to get him to eat "healthy" all the time. Our son always eats sand so he gets constipated. The pediatrician told us to give him miralax and it definitely helps. It also helps that our son loves a lot of fruit

July 22, 2023

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