[jessnboys]

Food issues are soo tough! With M, we did a very intensive program with a therepist/behaviorist who specialized in feeding issues. I offered 3 types of food (smooth, like applesause, meat texture, and rice/noodles etc). M had to take 1 bite of each. After that, he could eat what he wanted off the plate for 15 min. We also tried reinforcements after each bite ( handing a toy, cheering, clapping, etc). Then he was offered a drink. We did this every 2 hrs during the day. We were also on tube feedings, so it was more behavior we were teaching at that point. It was a control issue with meals b/c there was nothing else he could really control (meds, breathing treatments, etc). We also incorperated and treated other behaviors at the same time.
We still face the weight battle, but 5 years later we don't have the food fight anymore. At least, nothing that isnt' "typical" of a 9 yr old boy, lol.

Good Luck and let me know if I can help.