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My Son Doesnt Eat Solid Textured Foods

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bremerton, WA

My 4 yr old son only eats puree foods. He gags when any textured food gets in his mouth. He sometimes goes on food strikes and only drinks his pediasures. He was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. And the medicine he GI perscribed us has horrible possible side effects. Im so stressed out about it. I just am at a loss on what to do. Does anyone have any success with eating therapy? I believe if we can get him to start eating a healthy diet his gut will start to feel better. And possibly… read more

July 10, 2019
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A MyAutismTeam Member

I just want to ask if you are happy w/ this pediatric GI ? I was thinking maybe you should get a second opinion.

December 11, 2024
A MyAutismTeam Member

Puree or soups?

December 11, 2024
A MyAutismTeam Member

My little one's speech therapist had him kissing different foods. He would then lick his lips to get a taste. He is the opposite. He doesn't like most soft food, or meat. But, having him kiss the foods helped get him to try different textures.

December 11, 2024
A MyAutismTeam Member

This is exactly my 5 year old. The progress is so slow. He has an ARFID diagnosis

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A MyAutismTeam Member

My son was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s)Milk or milk base products like pedisure was the worst thing to give him, it made his symptoms worst.

July 26, 2019

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