My youngest son has regressive autism and he has always put things in his mouth & yes despite best efforts he has eaten non-food items, but this tops anything he's done before. I woke up at 3:00 am, I was going to the kitchen when I noticed the fish bowl was empty. By empty I mean no water & no beta. I looked everywhere for the fish. I was putting away clothes in my oldest son's room and found pieces parts of the fish. My youngest son is now telling me he ate it. I'm obviously very… read more
There is a PICA autism connection... some of the families I speak with struggle with it. I havent looked at this resource, but it may be helpful: https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2014/05/30/ne...
I don't have any answers for this...my daughter, only eats food...and we have to hide it...a lot...but..pls know you are in my prayers!! Hugs mama!!