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My Son doesn’t like to eat.

Melanie
over 2 years ago

Hi, 

My Son is 3 years old, and non verbal, he has always been really difficult to feed, he doesn’t feed himself and can only have foods that he can swallow straight down because he doesn’t chew. All his foods are mainly blended, he doesn’t eat any solid food or meltable snacks. Meal times are always really difficult, it takes a long time for my son to eat a meal he constantly pushes the spoon away, or head butts the spoon, won’t open his mouth or just turns his head away. We make a variety of different meals and the outcome is always the same.
Has anyone else experienced this? Or have any ideas as to what we can try? 
we have had a feeding assessment but it wasn’t any use, all they have said is that until my son starts feeding himself there isn’t much help they can give. 

Thank you.

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  • over 2 years ago

    Hi Melanie, 

    I don't have any advice I'm sorry but my son was a very fussy eater (I know now it is ARFID) and I still remember the constant worry over him getting ill when he was little. Mealtimes were a nightmare and filled with stress and anxiety. Your situation is so much worse and I can't imagine how worrying it is for you. 

    Just wanted to send some well wishes your way and hope that you get some answers on here. 

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  • over 2 years ago

    Hi Melanie, 

    I don't have any advice I'm sorry but my son was a very fussy eater (I know now it is ARFID) and I still remember the constant worry over him getting ill when he was little. Mealtimes were a nightmare and filled with stress and anxiety. Your situation is so much worse and I can't imagine how worrying it is for you. 

    Just wanted to send some well wishes your way and hope that you get some answers on here. 

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