Re: would anyone like to offer me some advice?

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Barbara, I have a 10 year old on the spectrum who eats an EXTREMELY limited diet. He eats no fruits or vegetables, drinks only water (which isn't totally bad) and eats mostly snacks. He won't even take a vitamin. I used to worry but I can't control what he eats. I know it doesn't help him physically. We have tried talking to him calmly, but when we talk about it with him he gets upset (crying) and very anxious. He says he wants to eat better but he can't. We just went through an 8-week program through a local hospital, that teaches kids to eat better and exercise more. I was very pleased that my son at least listened and the classes made him think about making better choices. My concern lately is that he has gained weight and I'm hoping it is just a prelude to pre-puberty like my older son. Pam :)See what's free at AOL.com.

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Hi Barbara,

I have not gone through this but I was

wondering if maybe giving him smoothies would help. I don’t know how old

your son is…Is there nothing you can give him that contains fruits or

vegetables?

Could it be he is allergic to certain

fruits and or vegetables that makes he wants to avoid them totally?

Just a few thoughts,

Good luck!

Chiara

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of barbaramelhus

Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 10:54

AM

Subject: ( ) would

anyone like to offer me some advice?

Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now

our problems seem

limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be

none on our dinner table when he's eating, and we can only go to

certain restaurants. We are learning to deal with this but my biggest

concern is for his overall health. One doctor told me to just give him

a good mulitple vitamin and not worry but that doesn't seem right to

me. Has anyone gone thru this and if so how did you introduce at least

one fruit or veg. for a healthier diet? thanks, Barbara

[Guest guest]

Hi Barbara! Honestly, the fear of fruits/veges, none can be on the

table and not being able to eat at certain restaurants - all sound

like OCD to me (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and not due to the

Aspergers.

I have a son, 18, with OCD and Aspergers.

Now as to diet - yes, my son was a VERY picky/limited eater. I

wouldn't have even had to use all my fingers to count his food choices

at one point. This got better over time and REALLY got better in high

school. He is still not a fruit eater at all and still limited on

vegetables. But I was never a vege eater either and have made it to

age 49 in generally good health! Texture was a problem for my son

too, with eating. He actually has a bit of OCD re food right now

regarding any meat; he worries about any blood in it (eating blood).

But his earlier limited diet wasn't OCD related.

As to fruit, will he drink fruit juices? Multi-vitamins will help too

I think, though I was lax about this as he got older. Vegetables - me

more than him - might be gotten through having them mixed in with

something, like vegetable soup, a chicken pot pie, rice.... Tough if

OCD is playing a part of this with your son, none of that may work

right now. Do you know much about OCD? If not, first try the OCD

Foundation website at http://ocfoundation.org to learn a bit. May not

discuss your son's particular behavior/problem but you can learn some

about OCD.

Quick thoughts,

>

> Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now our problems

seem

> limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be

[Guest guest]

-My daughter is 5 and a picky eater. She has sensory issues regarding

food. One thing that helped was to cut out all dairy and gluten.

This may seem backwards but after the adjustment she did try new

foods. Many of her sensory issues decreased and she does not get as

upset at the texture of fruit, veg, and meat. I also told her a lot

about nutrition which helps, but kids like ours have a real aversion

so education alone will not change things. We also have a rule of at

least put the item on her tongue. If she does not like it than she

does not have to have it. We give her a good multi vitamin (for kids

on the spectrum) and DHA to make up for what she does not eat.

,-- In , " barbaramelhus "

<barbaramelhus@...> wrote:

>

> Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now our problems seem

> limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be

> none on our dinner table when he's eating, and we can only go to

> certain restaurants. We are learning to deal with this but my biggest

> concern is for his overall health. One doctor told me to just give him

> a good mulitple vitamin and not worry but that doesn't seem right to

> me. Has anyone gone thru this and if so how did you introduce at least

> one fruit or veg. for a healthier diet? thanks, Barbara

>

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I have a 13 yr. old bi-polar son that was just diagnosed as high functioning AS. Please check out my website as I have the 13 yr. ol, triplet 4 yr, and a new born so this maybe helpful in regards to fruits and veggies. We love it and they have no clue that they are getting 17 fruits, veggies and whole grains. www.juiceplus.com/+am47356

-- ( ) would anyone like to offer me some advice?

Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now our problems seem limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be none on our dinner table when he's eating, and we can only go to certain restaurants. We are learning to deal with this but my biggest concern is for his overall health. One doctor told me to just give him a good mulitple vitamin and not worry but that doesn't seem right to me. Has anyone gone thru this and if so how did you introduce at least one fruit or veg. for a healthier diet? thanks, Barbara

[Guest guest]

Not even a chewable vitamin?

The closest we can get my son to fruits is dried fruit, and even

that was hard. His OT finally got him to eat a mix of marshmallow

fluff, rice krispies, and cut up dried fruits. He will now accept

them plain. Sometimes. :-\ Vegetables are still impossible.

Willa

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I am new here and my ds was just diagnosed aspergers and he has been

treated for the last 4 years for bipolar, depression, adhd and odd. I

also have triplet 4 year olds and a new born. Fruits and veggies are an

issue here but we use juice plus. It is 17 whole fruits, veggies and

whole grains put into either gummies, chewables or capsules. No other

ingredients. They have no clue it is good for them. You can check out

juiceplus.com/+am47356 for more information.

Oh, I love this group. I have no information about the aspergers other

than what I've been told and read over the past 24 hours. It is great

to see others in the same situations.

[Guest guest]

My son is 19 and still won't touch veges nor will he eat many fruits.

I do make a lot of pumpkin custard (pie filling) for him to eat. He

will eat frozen blueberries, applesauce, bananas and sometimes

strawberries. His sensitivity to bitter is intense, and he doesn't eat

a lot of things because of it.

Will your son eat pureed fruit if it is frozen like a popscicle? I

think there are recipes online. What about pie? I think these might be

the kids that we have to add sugar to get them to eat

anything....unfortunately there isn't enough cheese sauce to get him

to touch a vege. Good luck, now I need to read the other suggestions.

Lori in TX

>

> Not even a chewable vitamin?

>

> The closest we can get my son to fruits is dried fruit, and even

> that was hard. His OT finally got him to eat a mix of marshmallow

> fluff, rice krispies, and cut up dried fruits. He will now accept

> them plain. Sometimes. :-\ Vegetables are still impossible.

>

> Willa

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Willa: No, he won't take a chewable but he will grind up one of his dad's mens multiples from time to time. Someone suggested hypnosis but he is adament he won't go to hypnotherapy, We tried regular therapy for a while but it wouldn't work. I am at a loss as he is on the thin side and I do worry about him. Thanks for your prompt response. BarbaraWilla Hunt <willaful@...> wrote: Not even a chewable vitamin?The closest we can get my son to fruits is dried fruit, and eventhat was hard. His OT finally got

him to eat a mix of marshmallowfluff, rice krispies, and cut up dried fruits. He will now acceptthem plain. Sometimes. :-\ Vegetables are still impossible.Willa

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Thanks for your prompt response. is 14 and if I didn't start his morning with whole milk and a mix of chocolate plus peanut butter toast or dry cereal, he wouldn't make it through the day. Right now I have gotten him to eat a soy protein bar along with his cereal so he has enough energy to get through the day. He's involved with alot of band activities and his day is very long. He knows about nutrition, has watched all of us with our various dietary issues, it's not like he doesn't understand. He just can't bring himself to consume these products. It is his sensory issues that cause this. I am wondering if hynotherapy might help. Barbarajennifer_thorson <jennifer_thorson@...> wrote: -My daughter is 5 and a picky eater. She has sensory issues regardingfood. One thing that helped was to cut out all dairy and gluten. This may seem backwards but after the adjustment she did try newfoods. Many of her sensory issues decreased and she does not get asupset at the texture of fruit, veg, and meat. I also told her a lotabout nutrition which helps, but kids like ours have a real aversionso education alone will not change things. We also have a rule of atleast put the item on her tongue. If she does not like it than shedoes not have to have it. We give her a good multi vitamin (for kidson the spectrum) and DHA to make up for what she does not eat.,-- In , "barbaramelhus"<barbaramelhus@...> wrote:>> Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now our problems seem > limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be > none on our dinner table when he's eating, and we can only go to > certain restaurants. We are learning to deal with this but my biggest > concern is for his overall health. One doctor told me to just give him > a good mulitple vitamin and not worry but that doesn't seem right to > me. Has anyone gone thru this and if so how did you introduce at least > one fruit or veg. for a healthier diet? thanks, Barbara>

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Thank you Chiara: is 14 and we have tried the smooties. His older sister lives on them but NO he won't even go there. There is something about the smell, texture and taste of vegs and fruits that makes him so ill. It;s funny, when he was 3 years old, he lived on fruits and vegs. Came home one day from a Montisori preschool and was frantic about fruits. Vegs came next. It's so hard. thanks again, BarbaraChiara <molsbos@...> wrote: Hi Barbara, I have not gone through this but I was wondering if maybe giving him smoothies would help. I don’t know how old your son is…Is there nothing you can give him that contains fruits or vegetables? Could it be he is allergic to certain fruits and or vegetables that makes he wants to avoid them

totally? Just a few thoughts, Good luck! Chiara From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of barbaramelhusSent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 10:54 AM Subject: ( ) would anyone like to offer me some advice? Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now our problems seem limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be none on our dinner table when he's eating, and we can only go to certain restaurants. We are learning to deal with this but my biggest concern is for his overall health. One doctor told me to just give him a good mulitple vitamin and not worry but that doesn't seem right to me. Has anyone gone thru this and if so how did you introduce at least one fruit or veg. for a healthier diet? thanks, Barbara

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Thanks for your quick response. Well, we flew him to a specialist in Las Vegas, and after intensive testing the only thing that came up was AS. Actually, the doctor there said he was high functioning, what ever that means. The sight and smell of vegs and fruits absolutely make him ill. He used to eat everything until about the age of 3. As for meat, my son will try anything that walks. He will eat aligator, bear, buffalo, deer cow, pork you name it. He actually would like to hunt but my husband and I are not into that. No he won't do veg. soups, though I have spoken to him about a super food supplement that he is considering. It is so hard. thanks for your imput, Barbara <@...> wrote: Hi Barbara! Honestly, the fear of fruits/veges, none can be on the table and not being able to eat at certain restaurants - all sound like OCD to me (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and not due to the Aspergers. I have a son, 18, with OCD and Aspergers. Now as to diet - yes, my son was a VERY picky/limited eater. I wouldn't have even had to use all my fingers to count his food choices at one point. This got better over time and REALLY got better in high school. He is still not a fruit eater at all and still limited on vegetables. But I was never a vege eater either and have made it to age 49 in generally good health! Texture was a problem for my son too, with eating. He actually has a bit of OCD re food right now

regarding any meat; he worries about any blood in it (eating blood). But his earlier limited diet wasn't OCD related. As to fruit, will he drink fruit juices? Multi-vitamins will help too I think, though I was lax about this as he got older. Vegetables - me more than him - might be gotten through having them mixed in with something, like vegetable soup, a chicken pot pie, rice.... Tough if OCD is playing a part of this with your son, none of that may work right now. Do you know much about OCD? If not, first try the OCD Foundation website at http://ocfoundation.org to learn a bit. May not discuss your son's particular behavior/problem but you can learn some about OCD. Quick thoughts,>> Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now our problems seem > limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be

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Hi Lori; thanks for your prompt response. Actually I filled a blender full of chocolate ice cream, whole milk and added (four) yes I repeat only 4 lousy raisins and God is my witness, my son tasted those 4 lousy raisins and now will not drink any home made milk shakes anymore. I am at my wits end. No, he won't eat home made iced anything. He doesn't trust me to not sneak in something good for him. I added a teaspoon of applesauce to a large serving of mashed potatoes and he found that out also. I am seriously thinking of hynosis but he says he won't go. Don't know what I'm going to do. thanks again, Barbara,thebooklass <farmlass@...> wrote: My son is 19 and still won't touch veges nor will he eat many fruits.I do make a lot of pumpkin custard (pie filling) for him to eat. Hewill eat frozen blueberries, applesauce, bananas and sometimesstrawberries. His sensitivity to bitter is intense, and he doesn't eata lot of things because of it. Will your son eat pureed fruit if it is frozen like a popscicle? Ithink there are recipes online. What about pie? I think these might bethe kids that we have to add sugar to get them to eatanything....unfortunately there isn't enough cheese sauce to get himto touch a vege. Good luck, now I need to read the other suggestions.Lori in TX>> Not even a chewable vitamin?> > The closest we can get my son to fruits is dried fruit, and even> that was hard. His OT finally got him to eat a mix of marshmallow> fluff, rice krispies, and cut up dried fruits. He will now accept> them plain. Sometimes. :-\ Vegetables are still impossible.> > Willa>

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The sight and smell of the foods - well, this might all be sensory

then. My son was also sensitive to smells/odors when young. I was

too for that matter. Food texture for my son is a sensory issue.

My son also had some motor skills areas that were helped by

occupational therapy (OT) and the OT also helped with his sensory

issues.

You might search/google for sensory, occupational therapy and see

what shows up regarding this topic. Here are a couple results:

http://www.kidspeech.com/index.php?page=45

http://www.usc.edu/schools/ihp/ot/sensory_integration/

>

> Thanks for your quick response. Well, we flew him to a specialist

in Las Vegas, and after intensive testing the only thing that came up

was AS. Actually, the doctor there said he was high functioning, what

ever that means. The sight and smell of vegs and fruits absolutely

make him ill. He used to eat everything until about the age of 3. As

[Guest guest]

One thing I have discovered is a snack called Veggie bootie. They sell

it at our local Dominicks and Jewel. It is a snack puff made with

spinich, Kale and some other things I think carrots maybe. I read the

ingredients and it doesn't seem to have any bad additives. My daughter

likes them and it is one way for me to get the veggies in her. Another

thing I do is mix small cut up pieces of vegetables into rice or

macaroni. So far it works (well she's only 19 months). She will not

eat any vegetables except for peas and small pieces of raw carrots

unless I mix them with something else. I also make chicken soup with a

lot of vegetables and then only give her the broth. She likes broth

but doesn't like the vegetables in it. Hope this helps...

>

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From: Barbara Melhus <barbaramelhus@...>

Date: 2007/05/05 Sat PM 08:47:50 CDT

Subject: Re: ( ) Re: would anyone like to offer me some advice?

My daughter has also been a big meat eater from day one. She didn't eat a

vegetable for about two years. I have never stressed over the food thing, though

because I know there is really nothing you can do about it. I just give her a

vitamin and try to get apple sauce or a banana into her every day. By six she

decided she would eat broccoli and green beans and now eats cucumbers as well. I

just have always had bigger issues to worry about.

Thanks for your quick response. Well, we flew him to a specialist in Las Vegas,

and after intensive testing the only thing that came up was AS. Actually, the

doctor there said he was high functioning, what ever that means.  The sight

and smell of vegs and fruits absolutely make him ill. He used to eat everything

until about the age of 3. As for meat, my son will try anything that walks.

He will eat aligator, bear, buffalo, deer cow, pork you name it. He actually

would like to hunt but my husband and I are not into that.  No he won't do

veg. soups, though I have spoken to him about a super food supplement that he is

considering. It is so hard. thanks for your imput, Barbara

<@...> wrote: Hi Barbara! Honestly, the fear

of fruits/veges, none can be on the

table and not being able to eat at certain restaurants - all sound

like OCD to me (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and not due to the

Aspergers.

I have a son, 18, with OCD and Aspergers.

Now as to diet - yes, my son was a VERY picky/limited eater. I

wouldn't have even had to use all my fingers to count his food choices

at one point. This got better over time and REALLY got better in high

school. He is still not a fruit eater at all and still limited on

vegetables. But I was never a vege eater either and have made it to

age 49 in generally good health! Texture was a problem for my son

too, with eating. He actually has a bit of OCD re food right now

regarding any meat; he worries about any blood in it (eating blood).

But his earlier limited diet wasn't OCD related. <BR><BR>As to fruit, will he

drink fruit juices? Multi-vitamins will help too <BR>I think, though I was lax

about this as he got older. Vegetables - me <BR>more than him - might be gotten

through having them mixed in with <BR>something, like vegetable soup, a chicken

pot pie, rice.... Tough if <BR>OCD is playing a part of this with your son, none

of that may work <BR>right now. Do you know much about OCD? If not, first try

the OCD <BR>Foundation website at <A

href= " http://ocfoundation.org/ " >http://ocfoundation<WBR>.org</A> to learn a bit.

May not <BR>discuss your son's particular behavior/problem but you can learn

some

about OCD.

Quick thoughts,

>

> Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now our problems

seem

> limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be

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Fell into the rank and file

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It is at this point that he needs to help with his food himself and

take some responsibility. I wouldn't sneak anything into his stuff

anymore. His sense of taste might even be more heightened than my

son's, and I didn't think that was possible. Have him help with his

own milkshakes and promise him a solemn binding promise that you will

not sneak anything into his food again......trust is more important

than veges at this point. I had to promise it with my son about the

same age. Couldn't get much past him anyway. Hang in there. I know he

needs to eat veges and fruits, but he'll still grow and stuff even if

he doesn't. Hang in there. Lori/TX

>

> Hi Lori; thanks for your prompt response. Actually I filled a

blender full of chocolate ice cream, whole milk and added (four) yes

I repeat only 4 lousy raisins and God is my witness, my son tasted

those 4 lousy raisins and now will not drink any home made milk shakes

anymore. I am at my wits end. No, he won't eat home made iced

anything. He doesn't trust me to not sneak in something good for him.

I added a teaspoon of applesauce to a large serving of mashed potatoes

and he found that out also. I am seriously thinking of hynosis but he

says he won't go. Don't know what I'm going to do. thanks again, Barbara,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome!!1 of my kids is Aspergers/adhd. Just recently took him off Focalin (for the adhd) and started Respirdal for the anger/mood swings......its been like nothing we've ever known......nice. Kinda afraid to breathe. Anything you want to know about with Aspergers,,,,,just ask - these groups have the REAL experts. That "juiceplus" sounds wonderful. Even if they eat fruits/veggies,,,,,,it sure can't hurt to get more, can it? Question,,,,,,is there red dye in it/gummies, etc? RobinDarran & <bunchomillers@...> wrote: I am new here and my ds was just diagnosed aspergers and he has been treated for the last 4 years for bipolar, depression, adhd and odd. I also have triplet 4 year olds and a new born. Fruits and veggies are an issue here but we use juice plus. It is 17 whole fruits, veggies and whole grains put into either gummies, chewables or capsules. No other ingredients. They have no clue it is good for them. You can check out juiceplus.com/+am47356 for more information. Oh, I love this group. I have no information about the aspergers other than what I've been told and read over the past 24 hours. It is great to see others in the same situations.

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That is why I tried the gfcf diet. Oral aversion was such a problem.

> >

> > Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now our problems

seem

> > limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be

> > none on our dinner table when he's eating, and we can only go to

> > certain restaurants. We are learning to deal with this but my biggest

> > concern is for his overall health. One doctor told me to just give

him

> > a good mulitple vitamin and not worry but that doesn't seem right to

> > me. Has anyone gone thru this and if so how did you introduce at

least

> > one fruit or veg. for a healthier diet? thanks, Barbara

> >

>

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My husband has been hiding bananas in our sons pancakes. Homemade

pancakes are also an excellent way to sneak in fiber. (Whole wheat

flour, oat bran.)

Willa

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There are no chemicals in it. Just food....and after they start eating it magically they start to crave the fruits and veggies. I would never turn down a request for an apple for snack!

Please check out the website (juiceplus.com/+am47356) as it should answer any question you have and you can order there too. It is great stuff and you know that they are getting nutrition straight from the foods and not the chemicals in vitamins. You never know if the meds that the kids are taking counteract with the artifical ingredients in a miltivitamin. The juiceplus isn't considered a supplement it is whole foods.

-- Re: ( ) would anyone like to offer me some advice?

Welcome!!1 of my kids is Aspergers/adhd. Just recently took him off Focalin (for the adhd) and started Respirdal for the anger/mood swings......its been like nothing we've ever known......nice. Kinda afraid to breathe.

Anything you want to know about with Aspergers,,,,,just ask - these groups have the REAL experts.

That "juiceplus" sounds wonderful. Even if they eat fruits/veggies,,,,,,it sure can't hurt to get more, can it?

Question,,,,,,is there red dye in it/gummies, etc?

RobinDarran & <bunchomillersverizon (DOT) net> wrote:

I am new here and my ds was just diagnosed aspergers and he has been treated for the last 4 years for bipolar, depression, adhd and odd. I also have triplet 4 year olds and a new born. Fruits and veggies are an issue here but we use juice plus. It is 17 whole fruits, veggies and whole grains put into either gummies, chewables or capsules. No other ingredients. They have no clue it is good for them. You can check out juiceplus.com/+am47356 for more information. Oh, I love this group. I have no information about the aspergers other than what I've been told and read over the past 24 hours. It is great to see others in the same situations.

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Hi Willa: We tried the pancakes with applesauce mixed in. It worked for a couple of weeks, then our son caught on. I do make him eat regular oatmeal at least 3 times a week. When he gives me grief, I tell him I won't drive him to school till he finishes his bowl. Since he does not want to miss school it has worked so far. Thanks. BarbaraWilla Hunt <willaful@...> wrote: My husband has been hiding bananas in our sons pancakes. Homemadepancakes are also an excellent way to sneak in fiber. (Whole wheatflour, oat

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Lori in Texas, PLEASE keep in touch with me. You sound like youv'e been through everything I'm going through. Thanks again for all your help! Barbarathebooklass <farmlass@...> wrote: It is at this point that he needs to help with his food himself andtake some responsibility. I wouldn't sneak anything into his stuffanymore. His sense of taste might even be more heightened than myson's, and I didn't think that was possible. Have him help with hisown milkshakes and promise him a solemn binding promise that

you willnot sneak anything into his food again......trust is more importantthan veges at this point. I had to promise it with my son about thesame age. Couldn't get much past him anyway. Hang in there. I know heneeds to eat veges and fruits, but he'll still grow and stuff even ifhe doesn't. Hang in there. Lori/TX>> Hi Lori; thanks for your prompt response. Actually I filled ablender full of chocolate ice cream, whole milk and added (four) yesI repeat only 4 lousy raisins and God is my witness, my son tastedthose 4 lousy raisins and now will not drink any home made milk shakesanymore. I am at my wits end. No, he won't eat home made icedanything. He doesn't trust me to not sneak in something good for him.I added a teaspoon of applesauce to a large

serving of mashed potatoesand he found that out also. I am seriously thinking of hynosis but hesays he won't go. Don't know what I'm going to do. thanks again, Barbara,> >

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How old is your ds?

I would be cautious about letting him decide what can and cannot be on your table. It's one thing for him to not want to eat fruits and veggies but he should not be able to tell others what they can and can't eat. You also have zero ground with which to pitch fruits and veggies to him since they are not on your table at all. So I would start with pushing that point and letting fruits and veggies be on the table. If he balks, he can go to his room while you eat but once he is hungry enough, he probably will adjust. That would be my step one with him.

You can't really "make" someone eat something. For years my mom made me sit at the table until I ate whatever awful thing was on my plate. I never did eat whatever it was and often fell asleep at the table. We are talking HOURS. I was not easily swayed. lol. As an adult, I really had to talk myself into learning to eat foods. I was in my 30's before I ate a salad, for instance. Now I have a ds who is far worse about foods than I ever was. I start with educating my ds - you should eat (blank) because it (whatever good thing it does for ones body.) I also discuss taste - "these taste a little sweet, take a lick." I try to get him to lick, smell, taste - as close as I can get him to that food. Then I let it go. And we will try again next time. Each time, we may get a bit farther - or at least not as hesitant to try. I try to tell him that a lot of foods take a while before our taste buds decide they like it. So we may have to try something a number of times before it becomes something we will eat.

Mine not only will not eat fruits and veggies, but also does not eat meat. Yesterday, for instance, we ate out for lunch. He got chicken nuggets and what he does is eat the breading off the tops. I finally talked him into a tiny bite of chicken and he peeled off a strand the width of a thread and 1/8 of an inch long. He ate it. Yeah! One baby step closer....

There is also a fruit and veggie powder that you can sprinkle on foods. I don't remember the name but you can google and search for it. Also try to not be too accommodating to the quirks. I don't short order cook here. I make dinner. If they don't like it, they need to make a PB & J sandwhich or go hungry.

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Hello: Our son has been diagnosed with AS. Right now our problems seem limited to an unnatural fear of fruits and vegetables. There can be none on our dinner table when he's eating, and we can only go to certain restaurants. We are learning to deal with this but my biggest concern is for his overall health. One doctor told me to just give him a good mulitple vitamin and not worry but that doesn't seem right to me. Has anyone gone thru this and if so how did you introduce at least one fruit or veg. for a healthier diet? thanks, Barbara

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There is also a supplement they sell now, something called "Benefiber" or similar. It is a powder that you add to any food. It does not add thickness or taste to the food.

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My husband has been hiding bananas in our sons pancakes. Homemadepancakes are also an excellent way to sneak in fiber. (Whole wheatflour, oat bran.)Willa