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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't even want to begin to guess why this is on special needs.  Sigh.[/quote]

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.[/quote]

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.[/quote]

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