a little disappointed
I was hoping to get some tips that I haven't tried yet. I have a 12 year old daughter with Asperger's Syndrome and a 10 year old son with autism. My son is non-verbal and extremely sensitive when it comes to new foods. The author did a great job in telling parents not to feel guilty about shortcomings in their child's diet. There are lots of options when it comes to supplements. However, I was disappointed in the way she dismissed The GF/CF diet. It was fun to read because having to "translate" British phrases reminded me of reading the "Harry Potter" books. I'd like to say it would be a good book for someone with a newly diagnosed child but, I'd be concerned that people who read it might give up too easily on any special diets.
Excellent
This book is fantastic. As a mother of an 8 year old with Asperger's, it has given me a sense of relief that my son isn't too bad with his limited food choices. The tips on presenting foods will be invaluable. After reading the book, I no longer feel like an inadequate, poor mother who panders to tantrums over food. Thoroughly recommended reading for all parents who have concerns about their childs diet, whether special needs or not. Will also be recommending this book to other family members who criticise when I bring my son's own food to special occasions and outings outside our home environment.
You Are Not Alone
Children on the autistic spectrum can be fussy as well as sensitive eaters. This book aims to provide parents facing these particular sort of difficulties with support and advice. I identified with a lot of things in this book. If you think that other parents, teachers, and health professionals don't, can't and won't understand what it is to have a child so fussy that they would rather starve than eat something the wrong shape or colour, then if nothing else this book will show you that you are not alone.
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