"He is such a picky eater.."

 It cannot be denied that most of the kids with autism are picky eaters, there's no doubt that it's a common phenomenon. This is including my 2yo autistic son, Sean. On my previous post I did mention about how happy I was when he started to eat noodles, but it only last for 1 week. A few days ago, he began to reject it as well. These give me a real headache, I'm worry that he only eats biscuit crackers and milk for his 3 meals, but I keep on searching for another solution on the internet, try to find another menu for him. My mind keeps on thinking what kind of food he probably likes. This is really stressing me, not only me, but also my hubby. Then I read about "Overcoming Feeding Problems in a Child with Autism", here is the link. Kimberly Kroeger-Geoppinger, an assistant pediatrics professor at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Kroeger says,"Choose a Food That's Similar to Those Your Child Likes Best." But at that time I couldn't think of any, maybe I'm too sick this few days, having a fever and headache, lack of sleep and too tired to think. I feel so guilty >.<. It's always during my difficult time, the solution came naturally. It was last night, my sister in-law stopped by, she bought some corns for us. Of course at first I didn't think about giving it to Sean. But after my hubby cooked some and served it while we relaxing and watching tv at the living room, suddenly our little Sean stared at the corn without blinking his eyes. He began to make sound and jump up and down over and over. As I walked near him, I asked, "Sean, you want some?" His responded by pulling my hand to a plate of corn. Wow!! my heart filled with delight. I put some in his mouth, and HE ASKED FOR MORE. :')...After that, I asked my hubby to cut the corn and put it in a bowl (I was sick ok..hehe) so that I could feed him easily. Guess what, he ate it all. All of us were happy and we rewarded him with hugs and kisses. Including our lovely daughter..LOL..Good job Shenna!!..The next day morning (it's today, 17/8/2012), I cooked corn mix with butter and some rice. I'm glad that he didn't notice the rice in it..lol..He ate it all, well done my son! Another new menu for Sean. I'm still searching for his new food though, let him try a new thing, I know it's hard, but I won't give up. My facebook friend, she is also my classmate, she suggests some good ideas for Sean, which is 'sweet potato' soup, Just boil cuts of it with some water and add a little bit of sugar on the soup. Good source of food cause sweet potato has lots of nutrients. If Sean doesn't like it, I'll mix it with corn. He might loves it. I just ask my hubby to buy some sweet potatoes, I'm so excited to try it tonight for his dinner. Another friend of mine, also my old schoolmate, he suggests that I might have to change his milk to rich-nutrition type. He is right, since Sean is a very picky eater. I have to remind myself to try it step by step for Sean, he might dislike it at first, he is always 'unfriendly' to a new thing, even a new toy. We bought a new bottle for him a week ago, but until today, he still refuses to drink from it, even though I give him everyday. I understand, it's an autism, that's why. Thank God for always be there for us, during our difficult time, thank God for sending His angels as a friend to give me some ideas and suggestions. Thank you my lovely friends for being very supportive, I am always ready for Sean, and Sean, let's make it work together!! Jia You!!..