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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, the brain signaling thing is a classic ADHD symptom.  For some kids, ADHD meds help with that (especially the bathroom problem) but because they can also descrease appetitie  they are probably not indicated here.  But I think that there is a LOT of research left to be done on all the stuff about brain signals in adhd and asd, and also the brain/gut connection.  I know people working in this field, or who have had medical issues relating to this, and there’s just a ton the doctors don’t really understand yet.  
But I think it’s helpful to talk to your daughter about the problem this way—for her, the fact that she doesn’t feel hungry doesn’t mean her body isn’t hungry.  The signaling is being blocked by something.  So she should just eat as much as she needs to grow, regardless of whether she feels hungry.  Just like some people need to go to the bathroom on a regular schedule, even if they don’t feel the urge.  [/quote]

Yes, I'm PP with feeding tube. 
I definitely think doctors have this all figured out! +100

We definitely talk about eating regardless of hunger, and the need to eat to grow and be healthy. And he gets that. He eats at mealtimes. And he'll come in sometimes and say, "I don't have any energy, I think I need to eat" etc. He's learning to recognize other cues. But it's a work in progress.[/quote]

This is encouraging. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It really helped to ease some of my fears. I’m glad to know your DS is doing well and that you are able to give him a normal and healthy life. He’s a lucky kid to have you in his corner. I want to be that for DD.[/quote]

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