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[quote=Anonymous]i posted this in GP but realized it might be a better fit over here: 
My nephew is 4 and is a great kid. He is extremely hyper active and has some odd "quirks". One thing he will NOT do is eat around other people or at peoples houses. He won't eat at my moms house (goes there 2-3 times a week), in a public place, at a party, etc. I truly have never seen him (after the age of maybe 20 months?) eat. He is of normal weight and eats at home with his immediate family. He has other sensory issues but this is the one that is most obvious. My sister works with him on it and sets small goals (like sitting down at the table, or trying a carrot with dip) but he really hasn't made any progress. He has been evaluated and they are actively working on helping him but there are no diagnosis in place. Looking at him you would assume he is some kind of ADHD because he is just so so hyper. Him sitting down for 2-3 minutes is a miracle. My parents rented a beach house this week for the entire family (about 16 people) and we are on day 3 and sister is going home with DN. He literally hasn't eaten more than a bite or two in 3 days. They have tried everything but he cannot do it. Has anyone ever heard of this??? Some family members are frustrated with my sister because they think she needs to toughen up and make the boy eat but after watching her for 3 days I really have nothing but empathy and concern. My BIL is staying here with the other 2 kids but has also been trying his best to get him to eat. They knew this was a possibility but truly thought after a day or two he would eat especially since we are all family members he has known his whole life. Its such an odd thing and I don't know any conditions or have ever heard of this. ANY insight or advice or similar experiences would be great. I truly don't know if this is something that has been conditioned or is a truly struggle for him.[/quote]

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