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Forgot to say Christian also has very high pain threshold. He also cannot regulate his temperature. Has a phobia of jumpers especially but wears no clothes at every opportuntity! Ashley only seems to have a problem with certain textures.

Hi all Wow I had never thought that over-eating / under eating could be connected with ASD. I have one of each! Ashley (10) needs to be reminded to eat and drink tho when u put a meal in front of him he eats like a horse. Christian just eats and drinkd for England from fruit to choc to main meals! Both are of very slight frame. I too am underweight despite eating healthily in addition to choc, choc and more choc (currently on 2-4 creme eggs per day!) Cant get above 8 stone (am 5ft 5) and size 8! I was also interested to read earlier in this thread about mountains of salt. OMG I crave salt all the time sometimes cant face choc and neeeed salt so eat marmite very thickly on toast! I dont cook with salt but add to my food after. Well maybe this explains why docs dont understand failure to thrive cos they are growing tho not in proportion with amount they eat! You learn something new everyday

Hi my name is Alison. I have two boys both with a dx of Aspergers and suspect ADD they are also dyspraxic, microcephalic and hypermobile and extended x chromosome. Phew it wears me out listing it all. Ashley is 10yrs (11 in August) and Christian is 8yrs. I am also dyspraxic and hypermobile and still wondering about other dx. I have a wonderful husband too. I found this site thanks to Darky who I met on another forum. We have become great friends and found we have an enormous amount in common! So thanks lisa you are a star I think it is great that the moderators spend the time on these sites cos we need somewhere to blurt out and seek advice for each other. There are few places to rant! I would especially love to hear from anyone in Wiltshire. Well that my intro, look forward to chatting with you guys! Alison x aka Platinumstar