Celebrating a small breakthrough

[camdancer]

Bit of background: DS 3.6 is a poor eater. Has some sensory issues and hates being mucky. Loves cooking but never tries what we eat.

Today he tried the chocolate brownie batter before it was cooked. We do lots of cooking but he never even touched the batter before now. He actually ate some today. I want to be jumping up and down whooping but I was very restrained and just asked him what it felt like and how it tasted.

I know this sounds ridiculous to those of you with children who can't keep their fingers out - DD is like that - but hopefully someone understands.

Yey him!!. I think this shows that you are doing all the right things - you can't force a person to change - just give them the oportunity to have different experiences. Well done you too!

Thats really good. When did u find out he had sensory issues?

My 15 month old DD may have sensory issues but its probably too early too tell. She wont play with playdough, paint or feed herself 'messy' food (if she doesnt like the texture or feel of it she makes this funny face and throws it on the floor. When should I start worryng?

well done your ds

It is a bit of an internet diagnosis. From very early on he has had real problems with certain sounds (vacuum cleaner, hand dryers etc) but also has just always been picky around food. Some people (my mother) would say he is just being difficult but when he heard the sound of the vacuum for example he was in pain, not just being annoying.

I've just always tried not to force things on him and it does seem to be changing - finally!

I work with a child with sensory issues and feeding difficulties and know it's a slow process.. so very well done your DS :)