Can't Eat, Won't Eat: Dietary Difficulties and the Autism Spectrum
Finding out that your child has Asperger syndrome or autism can be devastating enough, but when you discover that he or she won't eat 99.9 per cent of all food and drink in the known universe, the fun really starts. This was the situation the author found herself in a decade ago when her son first took a dislike to milk, and then to virtually every other substance she attempted to feed him. Her book was written to reassure other parents that there are lots of people out there in the same...
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Finding out that your child has Asperger syndrome or autism can be devastating enough, but when you discover that he or she won't eat 99.9 per cent of all food and drink in the known universe, the fun really starts. This was the situation the author found herself in a decade ago when her son first took a dislike to milk, and then to virtually every other substance she attempted to feed him. Her book was written to reassure other parents that there are lots of people out there in the same boat, and to suggest practical methods of dealing with the problem. As well as drawing on her own experience, the author has spoken to parents, children, and professionals with first-hand knowledge of dietary difficulties, and their advice and comments form a key part of the book. Booknews The author, whose son has Asperger Syndrome, reassures parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders and dietary problems. Drawing on her own experience and on interviews with parents, children, and professionals, she suggests practical methods for dealing with food refusal, picky eaters, and meals away from home, and surveys the options for special diets. Legge is a freelance writer who has written on home improvement, catering, and medical topics. The book is distributed in the US by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
AcknowledgementsIntroduction91Beyond Faddiness112Improvements and Setbacks253I Blame the Parents424Throw out the Rule Book545Survey Results636Hints and Tips817More Hints and Tips1008What We Think of Food1159Social Difficulties12810Exclusion Diets13811Doctors and Dentists14812Professional Advice15813Great Ormond Street16614Back to School17615All Food is Good Food189Epilogue194Bibliography196Useful Addresses197Additional Thanks199Index200
\ From The CriticsThe author, whose son has Asperger Syndrome, reassures parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders and dietary problems. Drawing on her own experience and on interviews with parents, children, and professionals, she suggests practical methods for dealing with food refusal, picky eaters, and meals away from home, and surveys the options for special diets. Legge is a freelance writer who has written on home improvement, catering, and medical topics. The book is distributed in the US by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
