Recommend a therapist/group/practice that deals with kids who have self control issues (food related

[Anonymous]

Am I looking for a psychologist? Do I need someone who does CBT? This is for my 9 year old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Am I looking for a psychologist? Do I need someone who does CBT? This is for my 9 year old.

Can you elaborate on the issue? are we talking binge/purge/anorexia/hoarding? those kind of food issues?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I looking for a psychologist? Do I need someone who does CBT? This is for my 9 year old.

Can you elaborate on the issue? are we talking binge/purge/anorexia/hoarding? those kind of food issues?

or picking eating/refusing to eat?

[Anonymous]

I don't even want to begin to guess why this is on special needs. Sigh.

[Anonymous]

Being overweight is so much more than a self-control issue, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Being overweight is so much more than a self-control issue, OP.

Where does it say the child is overweight? Did I miss something?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't even want to begin to guess why this is on special needs. Sigh.

OP here. It's because I have an older SN child and I've gotten good advice from this forum.

My younger child has some food allergies and sneaks food with her allergen in them (it's obviously not an anaphylactic allergy). She asked me to help her stop. She doesn't feel that she has the self control. Hence my asking here.

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure a psychologist is the answer. Can you offer a reward to her or a substitute?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not sure a psychologist is the answer. Can you offer a reward to her or a substitute?

Op here. I've tried that along with substitutions that are allergen free. She said she wants to go and talk to someone. I'm following her lead as it seems to be very important to her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't even want to begin to guess why this is on special needs. Sigh.

OP here. It's because I have an older SN child and I've gotten good advice from this forum.

My younger child has some food allergies and sneaks food with her allergen in them (it's obviously not an anaphylactic allergy). She asked me to help her stop. She doesn't feel that she has the self control. Hence my asking here.

I think it's a perfectly legitimate question b/c it relates to behavior change. Food issues can be tricky and complicated and I feel like it's even harder to find good therapeutic help with them.

OP, as purely, non-professional opinion, I've known of some kids who eat things (sometimes non-food) b/c they were missing a nutrient.

What your DD may be missing is the taste, texture, or mouth feel of certain foods. She may feel like she's missing out and looking for comfort.

The one thing that has become more available are foods that are peanut or nut free, gluten free, sugar free, dairy or casein free. It might be worth exploring have special treats around that she can eat as well as cookbooks that highlight safe recipes for her. Some families have their homes free of certain foods b/c of cross contamination issues and/or solidarity for the family member. Just some thoughts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not sure a psychologist is the answer. Can you offer a reward to her or a substitute?

Op here. I've tried that along with substitutions that are allergen free. She said she wants to go and talk to someone. I'm following her lead as it seems to be very important to her.

Then follow her lead. Where are you VA, MD, DC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not sure a psychologist is the answer. Can you offer a reward to her or a substitute?

Op here. I've tried that along with substitutions that are allergen free. She said she wants to go and talk to someone. I'm following her lead as it seems to be very important to her.

Then follow her lead. Where are you VA, MD, DC?

Yes, thank you. I am in MD. My SN child did go to Alvord Baker for CBT. I was not sure if that was the right place for my DD though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not sure a psychologist is the answer. Can you offer a reward to her or a substitute?

Op here. I've tried that along with substitutions that are allergen free. She said she wants to go and talk to someone. I'm following her lead as it seems to be very important to her.

Then follow her lead. Where are you VA, MD, DC?

Also, it may not be about the food at all. Maybe it's impulsivity, or an act of rebellion, or maybe she feels depressed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not sure a psychologist is the answer. Can you offer a reward to her or a substitute?

Op here. I've tried that along with substitutions that are allergen free. She said she wants to go and talk to someone. I'm following her lead as it seems to be very important to her.

Then follow her lead. Where are you VA, MD, DC?

Are you thinking she has PICA?
Is it not enough to simply keep the offending allergen locked away, or just don't buy it at all?
Where is she getting it from?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not sure a psychologist is the answer. Can you offer a reward to her or a substitute?

Op here. I've tried that along with substitutions that are allergen free. She said she wants to go and talk to someone. I'm following her lead as it seems to be very important to her.

Then follow her lead. Where are you VA, MD, DC?

Yes, thank you. I am in MD. My SN child did go to Alvord Baker for CBT. I was not sure if that was the right place for my DD though.

Call them and ask to speak about DDs issue.