I agree with the behavior therapy. Are you able to get in home ABA therapy and or respite?

I wonder what is in the beef a roni that causes his behavior to be off when he gets it. I wonder what he is allergic to. It could be just one ingredient that he is allergic to. Have you got him tested for food allergies? that same ingredient could be in other foods that he is having. It worth looking into.

Keep me posted from time to time.

@A MyAutismTeam Member We are not afraid to use meds, just wasn't sure if a Dr. would recommend them since the outbursts are so far spread out. He is typically a very low key easy to manage child. I've already got a call into the Dr. Lance isn't currently seeing anyone except his developmental pediatrician so I figured we better get the ball rolling since the wait time every where is so long.

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Diet is not the answer here, there needs to be something else. Sounds like he could use some behavioral therapy and maybe meds to take the edge off. If you are reluctant to use meds you do not need to keep the child on them if you feel they are not working but may help while the therapy is being instituted.

You have to think of safety at this point and what is best for everyone, it is not good for him when he is getting this way either I would seriously consider meds

@A MyAutismTeam Member He isn't on any specific diet but we eat healthy. We have tried the different diets and his behaviors went through the roof. He really enjoys eating veggies and fruits. He doesn't seem to crave anything (only eats at mealtimes) but does occasionally state he's not in the mood for certain foods. He prefers chicken to beef, doesn't care for starchy foods, hates bread. Loves rice. His all time favorite food is beef-a-roni but he only gets it as a treat because his behavior is off after eating it.

With that being said if he's hungry the melt downs are far worse.

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