It's all going a bit wrong (and son has Aspergers).

WantToBeSE

Thanks Theoretica, i will have a good look at that later.

littleredhen

I am at a loss to understand my 17 y/o sometimes, just back from her dads and has managed to go to the cinema, go to see his parents, with my ex best friend in tow, her kids are away at their dads presumably, and gone out today altogether today. Yet any suggestions I make are all no! Once she arrived back home she was feeling sorry for herself as her hayfever is bad and took herself off to room.
I know I should be happy for her

littleredhen

How are things today for you?

Savvy_Sue

possibly more use to little red hen, but Girls with Autism: this Wednesday, ITV.

WantToBeSE

Hi LRH,
Kids, they are so confusing sometimes arent they! Even without any difficulties, they are still confusing, especially teenagers!

Things today are quiet. I have just been playing Scrabble with the oldest and although he isnt talking much, its nice to spend some time with him.
I also borrowed a DVD from my friend (the 2nd Hunger Games one) and he says that he'll watch it with me this evening.

I am trying to encourage him to eat something. He still wont eat anything that i cook or touch, as he is worried about the germs, but isn't motivated enough to make something for himself, so i have been reminding him and encouraging him for the last hour to make something (even if its just toast).

elona

Would he be able to accept that your hygiene standards are probably higher than his? Or that if he does not eat properly his immune system is likely to be weakened and more susceptible to germs etc.

WantToBeSE

Hi Elona.

Unfortunately, nothing will persuade him. He still hasnt eaten anything decent or filling, but has had a packet of crisps.

He will eat dinner though, as its just leftovers from yesterday (HM burgers and sweet potato fries).

littleredhen

Is your son interested in making things, I know you said he makes words from broken pretzels, I am thinking of things like jigsaws or puzzles of some sort?

Rummer

What if food was made with food preparation gloves on? Just a thought until he has a chance to work through his concerns in therapy.

WantToBeSE

littleredhen wrote: »

Is your son interested in making things, I know you said he makes words from broken pretzels, I am thinking of things like jigsaws or puzzles of some sort?

Rummer wrote: »

What if food was made with food preparation gloves on? Just a thought until he has a chance to work through his concerns in therapy.

Why didnt i think of these ideas? LOL, sometimes the answers can be staring you in the face!

Thanks ladies, i will give these suggestions a go. He was OK with dinner, so has at least had 1 decent meal today.