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[quote=Anonymous]Hi Neighbors,

I'm desperately looking to find parents who have had their children go through the intensive feeding programs at Mt. Washington or KKI. We've been doing outpatient at KKI for 4 mo and now they are saying that we need to day treatment. Their approach is aggressive, but I know they get results. I've been using their approach while feeling sick about doing it, but I'm trusting the experts and know as a child psychologist that sometimes we have to push our kids through a lot of discomfort. Mt. Washington is gentler, but I'm already in with KKI and can start in about 2 mo, and they are the leaders. Mt. Washington is another 6 mo wait list at least. I don't want to have to do two intensive programs. But I am just so worried that there would be some negative impact longer term of the more aggressive approach. Wondering if anyone actually tried the KKI intensive and had a negative experience or anyone who's child really benefited from Mt. Washington. I don't think I could offer my child any reward that would get him to take a bite of normal toddler foods like fish sticks or chicken nuggets or even grilled cheese and pizza are a no. Eats plenty of things, just not proteins unless egg in a waffle or now he can have dairy and will eat cheese and yogurt. No veggies other than peas, and we have to use reward foods to get him to eat those at home. Doesn't like to drink, maybe 5-8 oz per day, often also using rewards.

Typically developing 2yo with history of reflux, constipation, and food sensitivities, but all is better now. No sensory issues. Selective eating, healthy weight.

I'm not looking for advice from parents who have not actually had experience from the programs or know someone who has, and I don't need parents telling me not to force feed my child or go with my gut or that a child with healthy weight doesn't need this. I really just want to hear anecdotal information.

Thanks!
Michelle[/quote]

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