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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Medication! And in particular, a non-stimulant! It will last 24 hours a day, meaning it will help in the am and pm too - not just during school hours. [/quote]

Yes, this! In particular clonidine is very helpful for sleep. It’s been fantastic for that for my DD. I was confused by your post about the pediatrician. I would try to get on the waitlist for a psychiatrist but in the meantime if your ped is willing to treat her I would give it a try. Be sure to emphasize the food and sleep issues. Those were big considerations for my kids medication.

I also urge you to reconsider feeding therapy. Kids with feeding issues have so much stress with every meal- it becomes a battle and it’s just terrible for your relationship. Speaking from experience here. Try feeding her as late as possible in your routine and you could just see if she eats better if there’s music on or you read. Or something. I totally sympathize, my child has ARFID and ADHD and it’s a tough combination. For lunch, could you problem solve with her and try to give her a say? Explain she is in charge of her eating and does she have any ideas how to make lunch better. Maybe a very high calorie meal replacement drink or smoothie? We have done taste tests to make it fun to try new things like that. Like all of us try a chocolate shake and give it points and then one gets a gold metal. That sort of thing.

Wishing you the best. [/quote]

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