I feel like a total failure on this one just add it to the list
My DTs will be 3 next month and are still unable to feed themselves. I have tried so many times and it has resulted in meltdowns (them and me) and total food refusal. I know that other children with ASD can use a spoon and feed themselves, albeit with diet/sensory restrictions, so how have I managed to mess this one up?
I fed them with a spoon, mushed up food but a good variety of protein, fat and carbs, until they were 2 when a "friend" said she horrified that I was still treating them like babies. Looking back on it now she was spot on. I don't want anyone to judge them even more than they do because I've failed to teach them this necessary skill.
Gross motor skills are fine with DT2 and ok with DT1. Both will feed themselves hard snacks like rice cakes, bread sticks and toast with the crust cut off and cut in small squares. They can do it but refuse at breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is stressing me out so much!
Any advice? Even if it's just telling me to get a grip. TIA.
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