My son has autism. he is not a picky eater however he will not sit to eat. sometimes i have to feed him to get him to eat. what can i do about this?

Behavioral therpay: A little compromise, reward mechanism and positive feedback helps. For example, if the autistic child likes a certain activity or desert, one can use those as a positive reinforcement tool. A reward mechanism is created where the child knows he or she will get rewarded after the meal is completed. One on one consultation with a behavior therapist can provide many tools. You are a good mom.

A couple things:: First of all, check if he is taking any medication causing what we call akathisia (atypical antipsychotics, like risperdal, abilify, (aripiprazole) etc). Then you may try a behavioral concept: when mom feeds the kid is a double reward; so try to offer the favorite foods mostly when he agrees to sit in the table. And of course, keep your dr aware of all this, and see what he thinks.

40-70% of kids with: Autistic spectrum disorder have adhd. If it's not akathesia from neuroleptic medication, ask his psychiatrist or developmental/behavioral pediatrician about assessment. Definitely ask his aba & speech/language therapists to address this with you, or he'll be dependent on being spoon-fed forever.See http://www.Spannj.Org/cyshcn/core_outcome_3/maximizing%20coverage%20asd%20&%20other%20dd.Pdf.