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What can i do if my son has mild autism and was advised to drink medicine, but he refuses to drink. any techniques?

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Dr. Sahba Ferdowsianswered

General Practice 20 years experience

Offer a reward: Offer him his farvorite reward for taking the medicine. Making sure he has not received the award prior.

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Dr. Johanna Fricke commented

Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral 52 years experience

ABA therapy can include his having to earn 15 min. of TV/computer/ game time (up to 2 hrs./day total) by completing non-preferred tasks.

Dec 18, 2012

Dr. Neeta Jainanswered

Pediatrics 29 years experience

Med tricks: Mix it in his favourite pudding, jello or sometimes chocolate syrup or apple sauce works. Best of luck.

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Put it in as small an amount as possible, ask your pharmacist to add his favorite flavor of syrup or try a pill. His ABA therapist can help.

Dec 18, 2012

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