my autistic boy weighs eight stone he is only seven but it is hard to get him to eat fruit or veg?

Question

im really worrid his diet is hard to work with

Answer 1

It is often difficult to get children with autism to try new foods. Im sure you know from experience that children with autism will often times get stuck on eating only a few foods and then may suddenly try something new and stick with only it for a while. Because of their yearning for routine it may be difficult to incorporate fruit.

Also, children with autism are also highly receptive to different textures. If it is rough or lumpy or really flavorful (sweet/sour) they may not like it at all.

I would suggest offering fruits that are not at citrusy and ones without a lot of different textures. Try a banana or fruit yogurt. Or you could try a healthy fruit spread on bread or toast.

Incorporate these fruits and veggies little by little. Maybe just give him a taste here and there without pressure to eat a lot. Give him the chance to get use to the taste and texture differences before offering him a lot

Goodluck and never hesistate to speak with a professional!

Answer 2

I work with an autistic boy and his diet consists mostly of "brown foods". I have seen him eat lettuce once on a sub sandwhich, he only likes bananas for fruit, loves crackers, cheese, pasta, rice, garlic, butter, sweets galore. He is very picky because he is sensitive to the textures and amazingly, the slightest taste differences in even butter brands! He eats cereal in a cup, likes eggo waffles, animal crackers...he takes his medicines with nesquik and has these sour gummy vitamins he loves! He has to get his liver and kidneys checked a lot and his other functions because of his diet and medicines, and sometimes he will love a food for a week and then hate it. I have heard of other autistic children who dislike colored foods too, not that it is standard, this is just my experience!

Answer 3

Difficult because of their dislike of new things...but try taking out the fattening (crisps, sweets etc) and gradually introducing the new healthier items.
Maybe get some professional dietetic advice.

Answer 4

What the heck is eight stone? We are in America we go by pounds here. Give the pounds and maybe we can help.

Answer 5

tell him some nice story about the vitamins in fruit and vegetables. let him see you eating them and how good they are. good luck