i only eat breadsticks now

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oh, and the occasional cracker (dry, of course)

well, not ME! i couldnt live without cheese and chocolate (and red wine)

no, my ds (asd, 5). its been like this for a couple of weeks.

how long before docs would do anything? or would they just say "well, at least he's eating something".

anyone got any experience of this? and did docs get involved?

we're a bit worried and stressed about it all. (understatement)

I use to try to give DS dry cereal with a glass of milk to drink, he used to have most meals deconstructed such as pasta, mince, tomato sauce in little bowls all separate. He did grow out of it although he still eats cereal dry.

We are going through exactly the same. DD will not eat anything now except biscuits and has been like this for a couple of weeks.

We are also extremely worried and stressed.

I don't think docs would do anything unless your DS becomes underweight - I guess you could always book an appointment anyway. We may well end up at the docs ourselves if things don't improve soon. I understand what you mean about the docs saying "at least he's eating something" but then I think well how many biscuits should I give DD surely NOT a whole packet each day.

I would like a referal to a psychologist (DD has had big issues with food since 15 months old) but I don't know how reasonable this request would be - would I just be laughed out of the surgery.

We saw a SLT and a Psychologist about DS's odd eating. I agree with the deconstructing of food. It's all about texture at the end of the day and how bland the food is etc.

You should also speak to a paediatric dietitian who specialises in kids with SN. It's all about creative thinking and not being stressed about it. Letting him become a grazer for a while until he is happier with food. It's got to be easy and uncomplicated.

DS got funny about milk in cereal. We used to put a teeny splash which increased over days.

We are lucky though in that DS does feel hunger and we can usually win eventually. But it can be stressful.

Hurray! My lovely MIL brought over home made scones today & he just ate one with butter and jam. What a result!

We do leave out a lot of stuff for him to "graze" on, if he wants. It's like a bloody buffet sometimes, with most of it ending up in the bin . Although I find it hard to resist cold toasted cheese!

I did ask the paediatrician about his lack of eating the last time she did a home visit a couple of months ago, but she wasn't very helpful. Told us he'll be getting some calories from the apple juice he drinks! I suppose my ds does look quite sturdy, he has very broad shoulders for a 5 year old! (that'll be the extreme maleness!) I will def start to keep an eye on his actual weight though.

It's a good idea about the vitamins via a syringe. What ones do you use? I looked into Epsom salts, but I think I read it could deplete calcium and my ds gets little enough of that as he doesn't drink milk.

My dd is a verrryyy selective eater. Would you like my HV advice " well she's a good enough weight you need to be stricter with her, I think you need to come on one of our healthy eating courses!!!"
The very same HV that said dd is absolutly fine a month before paed said she most likely has hfa!

Ds is 8 and has eaten the same way since he could eat.

We started off with a dietician aged about 3. He stated psychological problem out of his remit. But ds was severely anemic and gave medication.

We then went onto Evelina Feeding Clinic, a team of SALT, OT and paed. They were as good as useless.

We then had year and half worths of therapy at CAMHS one to one with psychologist . Good with other problems, but didnt make any difference to eating.

We then had a specialist feeding group run by CAMHS, 2 psychologists. Talking about feelings with regards to food.

His eating hasnt improved, we have been told sometimes you just have to accept this is as good as it gets by CAMHS now.

I think i have also read every book about eating i can get my hands on!

Yesterday he ate, choco hoops no milk for breakfast, 2 mini chocolate chip cookies at school for lunch and 2 chips for dinner.

Other days he will eat more, but just more of the same thing. All of which is high in cals, so weight no really an issue. His teeth are terrible though, he has had to have 5 removed and has fillings.

Dd will not eat anything she perceives to be dirty , broken etc. So if a crisp has mark on it she won't eat it. She eats mainly carbs but has to inspect all food items. Crunchy foods are better than soft, no food with skin on so no apples , pears etc