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Hi my daughter is 9 n she is autistic n won't eat everything we eat. long story short she is anemic n takes liquid iron.any suggestions?other ideas?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

An occupational : Therapist & a speech/language therapist often work together to determine the cause of self-limited diets in children with autism. It may be over-reaction to the smell, taste or texture of certain foods. Kids with ASD can go on " hunger strikes" for > 72 hrs. When offered non-preferred foods. "just take a bite" by tania stegen-hanson, available on amazon, addresses food aversion & is quite helpful.

Answered 6/10/2014

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