My daughter is sensitive to texture but does not gag. We work with our ABA therapist and every day they have her take one bite of the food that we are working on and she gets immediately rewarded with something that she really likes. Gradually they increase the amount of bites and decrease the amount of the reward and so far it has been successful. There are some things that she just does not like and that is her right but she will now try new foods with almost no resistance and I have added some variety to her diet.

I'm having the same issue!!! My son is 6 and he still won't get out of his comfort foods which are white rice, hot dogs no bun, chicken grilled, Mac and cheese and ham and cheese. He also won't eat any vegetables or fruit except bananas. He doesn't like candy or sodas which is great also no chips or popcorn so that I'm happy for that. I can't give him vitamins because he won't eat them. I've been reading this book recommended by his therapist called "Just Take A Bite" by Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson and foreword by Dr. Temple Gradin which I love!! Just started it today so hopefully it will help me. Also his therapist told be to google "food chaining" and "hyperlexia" which can recommend ways to help children eat better. Hope this helps!

My son, who is 7, is very picky about his food. Only recently has he been trying different things. Every day we offer him to try some of whatever we are eating. Most times he says no. When he does try something, he usually says he didn't like it. We always tell him that the important part was that he tried. We ask him to try at least one new thing at parties or holidays. Sometimes he does and sometimes he doesn't. If you feel that your son isn't getting the nutrients that he needs, use vitamins. Try offering foods that are similar to the ones he already likes. Don't push the issue too hard. He will eventually start being curious about other foods. Good luck!

Offer smaller amounts of food. Try different types of foods, and make notes of foods that he like vs. foods that he doesn't like. My DS ate instant mash potatoes, yesterday. It was mixed in with bacon bits. I have tried to get him to eat mash potatoes for years. In due time he would eventually give in.

Thanks everyone for your help I plan on trying some of these ideas starting Sunday. It's the only day that's not busy right now since I'm potty training my younger daughter too. Many ideas are very helpful. I really appreciate them!!