Hello,
My DS is 4yrs, intense and school have said that's his super intelligent but gifted in certain subjects. He's a stickler for routine, gets overwhelmed if it's a non uniform day etc. He's funny, gets on well with other children and has a group of friends.
He's had 'issues' with food since about 2. Texture, appearance, taste. Won't try new things and is almost scared. Never tried a sweet, ice cream and will only drink water ( counting my blessing there). He will only eat certain chocolate because of the brand he recognises.
I took him to see a pediatrician and he said that he is potentially Austisic but to give him a chance in main stream school and see how he develops. He's happy with the interaction he gives, we haven't gone for testing as just waiting to see how he develops at my request.
Is anyone else in this position? I can deal with the tantrums, the quirks etc, I'm just finding the 'food' thing hard. He's seen a dietician and she said that he's not fussy but he has an anxiety towards food.
Who can I see to help him, the NHS only offer help to children that have Autism so the dietician said and as we aren't going down that route yet, who would you suggest I see?
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Please be kind, I've tried everything a Mum can.
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airhostess · 22/03/2016 19:21
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