picky eater

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My son is 3 years old and is showing signs of Verbal Apraxia, as of yet I do not

have a confirmed diagnosis.

He is a very picky eater. He does not like to try new foods at all. He will

gag if he tries something new or spit it out. He will only eat junk food and

some fruits. He likes chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, french fries, bacon,

sausage, chips, crackers, fruit treats, twinkies,and pizza. (yes, I know I need

to get him to eat vegetables) For fruits - he will eat pineapple, grapes,

applesauce, and oranges. He's never had problems with chewing or sucking out of

a straw. But, he can't blow to save his life, he blows through his teeth and he

can't pucker his lips to give kisses. He will lick his ice cream sometimes or

sometimes he bites the ice cream off the cone.

He doesn't have hyptonia and he doesn't seem to have sensory issues. He may

have some mild sensory issues like he doesn't like getting a haircut but he's

gotten much better. One time, I took him to church and he was happy until we

got into the building and he started freaking out. I didn't know what was wrong

with him, he was crying real tears and I had to take him outside to calm him

down. Its like he didn't know what he wanted and he couldn't tell me. We have

been to the same church many times and he never acted that way before. You

never know with him how he is going to react sometimes. Like sometimes I worry

about taking him to someone's house, especially if its a new place,because I

never know how he is going to behave. If he doesn't want to be there, he will

grab my hand and want to go outside.

My question is: Does this just sound like normal 3 year old behavior or should

I be concerned and could it be related to Verbal Apraxia?

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I also have a picky eater, he is 8. His current diet consists of chicken nuggets, apples, grapes, plain ruffles potato chips, pretzels, cherries, strawberry jelly sandwiches, fruit by the foots, and potato bread. He primarily eats potato bread, apples and chicken nuggets.

His issues we think are linked to sensory issues. One of his OT goals is to try 5 - 8 new foods by touching, blowing on, and licking.

He also has an increased need to chew on things (his clothes, stuffed animals, blankets, etc). Do any of your children have this need also?

Thanks,

From: miranda.flemming <miranda.flemming@...>Subject: ( ) Re: Picky eater Date: Friday, June 11, 2010, 5:48 AM

Picky eaters here too - apparently it's because of sensory issues. My son gags on fat just like me, and also potato. At first my hubby thought he was being ridiculous, but I said I understood (this was before I even knew what it was called). My son will occasionally eat a little potato if it has just the right amount of salt on it. He rejects things too sweet, slightly too brown, any fat, all veges, only eats one texture at a time, and to top it off, he has food sensitivities to some foods he does like (causing "meltdowns", vomiting and much more)Miranda> >> > I've known we've had Asperger's for past 2 years, but only recently got official diagnosis. I knew something was odd prior, but didn't know what it was. > > > > My MIL refuses to accept diagnosis. Ironically, she works with special needs children. But family hasn't been close for years - I think she doesn't want to believe it because doesn't like me and my son is a lot like me (but more severe). Is frustrating, but am trying to just get on with our lives.> > > > Miranda> >>

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I notice my son becomes a fraction less picky when he takes a zinc+C vitamin.

He is more willing to try new foods when he takes this vitamin (plus a multi).

What is frustrating is that he likes a food for a while, and then completely

goes off it. He also has food sensititivies which complicates things. I am a

picky eater too, but I'm sure he is worse than I ever was

Miranda

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> >> > I've known we've had Asperger's for past 2 years, but only recently got

official diagnosis. I knew something was odd prior, but didn't know what it was.

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> >> > My MIL refuses to accept diagnosis. Ironically, she works with special

needs children. But family hasn't been close for years - I think she doesn't

want to believe it because doesn't like me and my son is a lot like me (but more

severe). Is frustrating, but am trying to just get on with our lives.

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yes, I believe the picky eater thing is linked to sensory issues texture etc for

me and my son

Miranda

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> > > I've known we've had Asperger's for past 2 years, but only recently got

official diagnosis. I knew something was odd prior, but didn't know what it was.

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> > > My MIL refuses to accept diagnosis. Ironically, she works with special

needs children. But family hasn't been close for years - I think she doesn't

want to believe it because doesn't like me and my son is a lot like me (but more

severe). Is frustrating, but am trying to just get on with our lives.

> > >

> > > Miranda

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OMG if you can find the necklace medallions that AS kids can safely chew link again, PLEASE share! We spend a FORTUNE on Nintendo DS pens for that very reason! And don’t get me STARTED on headphones! LOL A medallion would be AWESOME !! =) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of theblackmadonnaSent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 2:46 PM Subject: ( ) Re: Picky eater Considering the website I found a while back with necklace medallions that AS kids can safely chew, nibble or fidget with, I'm going to say it's not that uncommon. I found it while looking for something similar for my son. He would pull feathers from his jacket to tickle his lip with >> I also have a picky eater, he is 8. His current diet consists of chicken nuggets, apples, grapes, plain ruffles potato chips, pretzels, cherries, strawberry jelly sandwiches, fruit by the foots, and potato bread. He primarily eats potato bread, apples and chicken nuggets. > Â > His issues we think are linked to sensory issues. One of his OT goals is to try 5 - 8 new foods by touching, blowing on, and licking. > Â > He also has an increased need to chew on things (his clothes, stuffed animals, blankets, etc). Do any of your children have this need also?> Â > Thanks, >

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My Liz is picky in some ways. She's sort of an odd eater. She doesn't like the typical "kids" foods like chicken nuggets, hot dogs and mac & cheese. Her tastes are a bit more exotic...sushi, most seafood, artichokes, hot peppers....She hasn't ordered off the kids menu in years. She also eats lemons all the time From: suzmarkwood@...Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:46:21 +0000Subject: Re: ( ) Re: Picky eater

Yes, I have a picky eater too. Very limited in his foods. He doesn't like the look or smell of many foods, and really can't stand to sit next to someone else eating spaghetti or chili, for example.He also chews on the necks or sleeves of his shirts. I guess that is pretty common.SuzanneSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: deabakcp

Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:35:46 +0000< >Subject: Re: ( ) Re: Picky eater

My son also chews on things, like shirt sleeves and the neck of shirts.Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: DeGraff <reneendegraff >

Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:55:43 -0700 (PDT)< >Subject: Re: ( ) Re: Picky eater

I also have a picky eater, he is 8. His current diet consists of chicken nuggets, apples, grapes, plain ruffles potato chips, pretzels, cherries, strawberry jelly sandwiches, fruit by the foots, and potato bread. He primarily eats potato bread, apples and chicken nuggets.

His issues we think are linked to sensory issues. One of his OT goals is to try 5 - 8 new foods by touching, blowing on, and licking.

He also has an increased need to chew on things (his clothes, stuffed animals, blankets, etc). Do any of your children have this need also?

Thanks,

From: miranda.flemming <miranda.flemming >Subject: ( ) Re: Picky eater Date: Friday, June 11, 2010, 5:48 AM

Picky eaters here too - apparently it's because of sensory issues. My son gags on fat just like me, and also potato. At first my hubby thought he was being ridiculous, but I said I understood (this was before I even knew what it was called). My son will occasionally eat a little potato if it has just the right amount of salt on it. He rejects things too sweet, slightly too brown, any fat, all veges, only eats one texture at a time, and to top it off, he has food sensitivities to some foods he does like (causing "meltdowns", vomiting and much more)Miranda> >> > I've known we've had Asperger's for past 2 years, but only recently got official diagnosis. I knew something was odd prior, but didn't know what it was. > > > > My MIL refuses to accept diagnosis. Ironically, she works with special needs children. But family hasn't been close for years - I think she doesn't want to believe it because doesn't like me and my son is a lot like me (but more severe). Is frustrating, but am trying to just get on with our lives.> > > > Miranda> >>

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out of interest, where they always " oral " ie needed thumb or pacifier? My son

used to suck thumb. He has licking tic since very young (sticks tongue out and

ends up with rash around mouth from irritation). My sister had the same tic

when she was younger. I tend to bite lip

Miranda

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> > I also have a picky eater, he is 8. His current diet consists of chicken

nuggets, apples, grapes, plain ruffles potato chips, pretzels, cherries,

strawberry jelly sandwiches, fruit by the foots, and potato bread. He primarily

eats potato bread, apples and chicken nuggets.

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> > His issues we think are linked to sensory issues. One of his OT goals is to

try 5 - 8 new foods by touching, blowing on, and licking.

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> > He also has an increased need to chew on things (his clothes, stuffed

animals, blankets, etc). Do any of your children have this need also?

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> > Thanks,

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Yes, my son was very attached to his pacifier. We took it away when he was almost 3.SuzanneSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: "miranda.flemming" <miranda.flemming@...>Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:29:44 -0000< >Subject: ( ) Re: Picky eater out of interest, where they always " oral " ie needed thumb or pacifier? My son used to suck thumb. He has licking tic since very young (sticks tongue out and ends up with rash around mouth from irritation). My sister had the same tic when she was younger. I tend to bite lipMiranda> >> > I also have a picky eater, he is 8. His current diet consists of chicken nuggets, apples, grapes, plain ruffles potato chips, pretzels, cherries, strawberry jelly sandwiches, fruit by the foots, and potato bread. He primarily eats potato bread, apples and chicken nuggets. > >  > > His issues we think are linked to sensory issues. One of his OT goals is to try 5 - 8 new foods by touching, blowing on, and licking. > >  > > He also has an increased need to chew on things (his clothes, stuffed animals, blankets, etc). Do any of your children have this need also?> >  > > Thanks, > >>

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Liz was never into pacifiers, but wanted a bottle until she was about three. She carried it around and sucked on it well after she was using a cup From: suzmarkwood@...Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:51:53 +0000Subject: Re: ( ) Re: Picky eater

Yes, my son was very attached to his pacifier. We took it away when he was almost 3.SuzanneSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: "miranda.flemming" <miranda.flemming >

Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:29:44 -0000< >Subject: ( ) Re: Picky eater

out of interest, where they always "oral" ie needed thumb or pacifier? My son used to suck thumb. He has licking tic since very young (sticks tongue out and ends up with rash around mouth from irritation). My sister had the same tic when she was younger. I tend to bite lip

Miranda

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> > I also have a picky eater, he is 8. His current diet consists of chicken nuggets, apples, grapes, plain ruffles potato chips, pretzels, cherries, strawberry jelly sandwiches, fruit by the foots, and potato bread. He primarily eats potato bread, apples and chicken nuggets.

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> > His issues we think are linked to sensory issues. One of his OT goals is to try 5 - 8 new foods by touching, blowing on, and licking.

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> > He also has an increased need to chew on things (his clothes, stuffed animals, blankets, etc). Do any of your children have this need also?

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My daughter spit our her pacifier at 4 months and never much cared for her thumb. However, at 7, she still licks her blankie and wants to chew gum as often as possible. She also grinds her teeth at night.

Cheryl S.

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out of interest, where they always "oral" ie needed thumb or pacifier? My son used to suck thumb. He has licking tic since very young (sticks tongue out and ends up with rash around mouth from irritation). My sister had the same tic when she was younger. I tend to bite lipMiranda

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Actually, with Tyler, not really. I used a pacifier only at sleeping times with him and put it up as soon as he was awake. He broke himself of the pacifier when he was 8 months old and never seemed to fuss or want it back (he actually kept spitting it out). He has never thumb sucked. But, he did chew frequently on some toys, spine and corners of his board books, wood puzzle pieces, wooden trim molding around the house, a wood hutch we used to have. He started chewing during his first year and stopped chewing about 3.5yrs.

He does still put his mouth on things all throughout the day. He doesn't open his mouth, just puts pressure against his lips. He does this against the couch, back of the dining chairs, kitchen counter edge, my arm if I am sitting next to him, etc. He doesn't use his own hands/arm/clothes to do it.

As far as being attached to anything, he never developed an attachement to a 'wubby' as my husband calls it. No stuffed animals (he actually never plays with them), no special pillow or blanket, or even toy that he wanted all the time or to sleep with. I tried several differently textured stuffed animals, etc. but nothing like that took his fancy.

He does have an attachment to rubbing my bare arms. When he needs to feel contact he comes and rubs my skin on my arms. If I have a long sleeve shirt on he tells me to take it off. He sometimes rubs other peoples arms also, grandmother, father, etc. but usually it's mine. And when I wear shorts for the first time when the weather warms up he always gets excited at seeing the skin. I know, sounds strange, but that's how he is. There was a commercial on TV about 2 years ago that showed a women advertising lotion who had almost nothing on (there was a crocodile in the commercial also). When they showed the woman Tyler would run to the TV and lift his shirt up and rub his stomach on the TV. I joke with my husband that Tyler will grow up to marry someone who may not be the most attractive but will have perfect skin.

This is a little off topic, but I notice he is always leaning against a wall or furniture if he is standing. He rarely stands "freely alone" while waiting for something. He is always making contact with a piece of furniture or something. And when sitting he does not just sit on his butt with legs in front of him. Eating at the table is always an issue, but he has begun to get better. He moves alot, folds legs under him, feet behind him sticking thru the rungs of the chair backs, sits up on knees, turned sideways, crouching on feet while still in chair, etc.

~ P.

From: miranda.flemming <miranda.flemming@...>Subject: ( ) Re: Picky eater Date: Monday, June 14, 2010, 10:29 AM

out of interest, where they always "oral" ie needed thumb or pacifier? My son used to suck thumb. He has licking tic since very young (sticks tongue out and ends up with rash around mouth from irritation). My sister had the same tic when she was younger. I tend to bite lipMiranda> >> > I also have a picky eater, he is 8. His current diet consists of chicken nuggets, apples, grapes, plain ruffles potato chips, pretzels, cherries, strawberry jelly sandwiches, fruit by the foots, and potato bread. He primarily eats potato bread, apples and chicken nuggets. > > Â > > His issues we think are linked to sensory issues. One of his OT goals is to try 5 - 8 new foods by touching, blowing on, and licking. > > Â > > He also has an increased need to chew on things (his clothes, stuffed animals, blankets, etc). Do any of your children have this need also?> > Â > > Thanks, >

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Tyler grinds his teeth also. He does this less now, but goes thru phases where it becomes worse.

~ P.

From: Cheryl <grvychic@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: Picky eater Date: Monday, June 14, 2010, 11:03 AM

My daughter spit our her pacifier at 4 months and never much cared for her thumb. However, at 7, she still licks her blankie and wants to chew gum as often as possible. She also grinds her teeth at night.

Cheryl S.

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out of interest, where they always "oral" ie needed thumb or pacifier? My son used to suck thumb. He has licking tic since very young (sticks tongue out and ends up with rash around mouth from irritation). My sister had the same tic when she was younger. I tend to bite lipMiranda

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My son never did like a passifier, but he has always been one to lick his lips or chew on something (fingers, blanket, stuffed animals, etc.).

As to the leaning - my son does that also. His OT says that it has to do with his vestibular system and alsomay have something to do with how his eye muscles work. The OT has put in a request from his primary doctor to have a specialized eye doctor evaluate him. (If trying to explain that is not a challenge).

From: miranda.flemming <miranda.flemming>Subject: ( ) Re: Picky eater Date: Monday, June 14, 2010, 10:29 AM

out of interest, where they always "oral" ie needed thumb or pacifier? My son used to suck thumb. He has licking tic since very young (sticks tongue out and ends up with rash around mouth from irritation). My sister had the same tic when she was younger. I tend to bite lipMiranda> >> > I also have a picky eater, he is 8. His current diet consists of chicken nuggets, apples, grapes, plain ruffles potato chips, pretzels, cherries, strawberry jelly sandwiches, fruit by the foots, and potato bread. He primarily eats potato bread, apples and chicken nuggets. > > Â > > His issues we think are linked to sensory issues. One of his OT goals is to try 5 - 8 new foods by touching, blowing on, and licking. > > Â > > He also has an increased need to chew on things (his clothes, stuffed animals, blankets, etc). Do any of your children have this need also?> > Â > > Thanks, > >>