This vacation has been amazing and challenging. I like to keep things real, and for the most part this is a fabulous time away; but as a family working to accommodate some special needs that our kids have….it can also be incredibly challenging. This is our first vacation of this kind and food has probably been the hardest challenge we’ve come up against. The food at the buffets, is quite authentic and my darlings can be quite particular. We’ve found a store and purchased some acceptable food items. My kids will be living off eggs, cucumbers and ramen for the next few days. But even then, it’s challenging. I tried to pick out all the “veggies” from Siahs soup but he found a few that were tucked under the noodles and that wrecked everything. What you may not understand is that “this” is bigger than just kids being picky. Too often, children with Autism WON’T eat, even when they are starving; if their brains tell them the food is “wrong” or “unsafe”. I could fight about it but why? What purpose does that serve? I picked through all his noodles and put them on a plate. Initially, he still refused to eat but left alone, with no pressure from me….he eventually ate. When you see someone struggling with food choices or textures, please be kind…..you don’t know what their brain is telling them and why they are refusing. What may seem like a simple fix to you or I; may be overwhelming to someone else! #autismftw #autismdoesnttakeabreak #foodissues #autismawareness #autismacceptance #siahchristopher #fontanixtapa #culleysdoixtapa2017
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