Stealing food

Hi. My son is 12 and was diagnosed with asperges 2 years ago. I find that he is increasing stealing food from the cupboards and then I find wrappers in his room. This is all sugar heavy stuff so crisps. Chocolates etc. he is putting on weight fast and despite putting a lock on the cupboard it’s carrying on

I guess my question is, does anyone else have this challenge? And what do I do about it? A dietician? A therapist?

im at my wits end.

thanks in advance.

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Autonomistic over 2 years ago

Jenny said:
He once said he doesn’t know what “full”feels like.
so hard to know whether it’s a teen boy or autism.

Differences in interoception are quite common in autistic people. That is why he doesn't know what 'full' feels like.

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autism-eating states:

"In particular, interoception enables the recognition of hunger and satiety, the awareness of which is often reported to be impaired in autistic people. "

He needs help to understand portion control and healthy eating. Blaming and shaming is not going to be helpful.
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Autonomistic over 2 years ago

Jenny said:
He once said he doesn’t know what “full”feels like.
so hard to know whether it’s a teen boy or autism.

Differences in interoception are quite common in autistic people. That is why he doesn't know what 'full' feels like.

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autism-eating states:

"In particular, interoception enables the recognition of hunger and satiety, the awareness of which is often reported to be impaired in autistic people. "

He needs help to understand portion control and healthy eating. Blaming and shaming is not going to be helpful.
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