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Seeking advice for mealtimes

NAS71236

Hi, our son (7) has just been diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. My daughter (3) displays the same signs as he did at this age - not hearing us / processing what we’re asking of her, poor sleep, poor social skills etc...

It is really difficult to get her to sit with us at mealtimes and she recently stopped eating food that she previously enjoyed. 

Im wondering if she’s over stimulated by mealtimes as there are 5 of us in the family and her brothers can be loud Slight smile We’ce been telling her roam while we eat then slowly encourage her to the table where we often have to spoon-feed her. It’s a good job she’s incredibly lovely Blush

Any advice for getting her to understand she needs to sit with us would be welcomed.

Thanks, Steph 

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  • i think u are doing the correct thing including her as an equal member of family thats a good thing,,,  maybe try a small set of ear defenders  to see if that helps her 

    and make sure she has slightly more room at the table. 

    You are already a very experienced autism mum so listen to what u think is best !  ----- try a different locations at table ? 

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  • i think u are doing the correct thing including her as an equal member of family thats a good thing,,,  maybe try a small set of ear defenders  to see if that helps her 

    and make sure she has slightly more room at the table. 

    You are already a very experienced autism mum so listen to what u think is best !  ----- try a different locations at table ? 

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