hi there everyone
I am usually around on 'special needs' board, but found this one yesterday and have been catching up on old threads.
DS5 is 2.5 and has autism, he also has intolerances to: Dairy, egg, gluten, soya, banana's, annatto, and possibly olive oil.
Incidentally, im intolerant to: treenuts, peanuts, seeds and peas. DH is intolerant to: onions, peppers and mushroom. So as you can see shopping is a PITA and cooking is worse! And im not in any rush to give the possible allergens to DS5 either (ie nuts).
DS5 weighs a smidge less than 22lbs, after losing over a pound in the last couple of weeks, it took 3 months to gain it he is off the charts on the red book (less than 0.4). Heightwise he is 9th centile. he has had FTT from 8wks (when i gave up BF).
His paediatrician says hes fine (!?!) The dietician just says 'sprinkle sugar' on everything !?! Oh great, so he will grow a sweet tooth, lose his teeth and end up with diabetes! no thanks.
Ive taken the rather large leap of organising some neocate infant formula (dairy and soya free), and some duocal (calorie enhancer) to add to his drinks and meals. He doesnt 'chew' either, as he has verbal dyspraxia.
I realise thats rather a lot of 'conditions' to place on a request, but ive looked long and hard to find a cookery book which would come even close to cooking stuff that DS5 could enjoy and would put him a little weight on. Does anyone have any ideas where could i find such a book? (dont say amazon, they dont have one, well actually they have one that semi comes close, however the recipes are useless ie. apple sauce, hawii fruit juice, etc) im more after buns, biscuits (soft of course!), cakes and puddings.