Ds is 15 and autistic. He’s always struggled with his weight somewhat. His diet has always been limited and is very routine with what he eats. Often eating the same things over and over
the last few years he’s gained quite a bit of weight and is considered obese.
we are really trying our best, we feel like his diet has improved albeit still very selective. He’s fairly active, doesn’t sit still for long. Rides his bike etc.
we often have meltdowns if we say no to certain foods or not allowing him to have larger portions and he can get quite aggressive so it’s hard to know how to manage this. He is often obsessive over food
he’s had blood tests to rule out any underlying conditions
he also briefly seen a dietician but it ended as he wasn’t cooperating with them - Tbf their approach wasn’t ideal for autistic individuals.
I feel constantly judged. Comments off the in laws, a teacher commented on his weight gain etc and I’ve ended up crying because I’m literally trying everything I can but also need to protect the rest of the family from violent outbursts when he doesn’t get his own way food wise.
anyone been through this? I feel like it’s easy for people to judge what they don’t understand.