Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, Am a total newbe at this. I was told my 15 year old son has Asbergers a few months ago, this made an awful lot of issues fall into place, but I am struggling to cope with his diet. His diet is awful ( mainly bread and plain pasta ) when he was younger I supplimented this with vitamin tablets and cod liver oil caps, but now hes older he refuses to take them! As his body changes and develops I worry about the effects this will have on him. Does anyone have any ideas or tips that could help, as he refuses any different foods and I am at the end of my tether with him, as the only food he will eat is mainly bad for him! Thanks
Hi,
Welcome to the forum. Fussy eating is a common problem for people with Aspergers. Have a look at the previous posts on the subject community.autism.org.uk/.../"fussy eating"
Also have a look at the page on the subject at www.autism.org.uk/.../dietary-management-restricted-diet.aspx
What does he think about his diet? Does he want to have a healthy diet and does he understand the problems that it can cause?
The cause of this fussiness is not clear. Some people (such as me) have food intolerances that can cause problems. There are special diets that some people believe can help some people. Have a look at http://fedup.com.au/