Benjamin has been diagnosed with Autism since September, although I had always known something was up. Benjamin struggles everyday, as he has an "Eating aversion Disorder." Which under his insurance falls as a behavorial disorder, so we can't get in patient therapy he needs. His eating disorder is so odd that doctor's have no idea how to help him. He has never eaten a table food of any kind because of this anxiety he has. He eats oatmeal bars, and soy feeding tube shakes through a sippy cup. That is all he eats on a daily basis, with maybe some stage 2 banana baby food. His shakes are also supposed to be covered by insurance, but are not, so it also takes a toll on our family as a whole. Everyday I just hope for a way to get him what he needs before he turns 4 in August. I love him as all mother's love their sons, but Ben is my special angel, and I want more for him than anything. The biggest thing I want for him is to experience food in a healthy happy way. Hopefully it comes. We have overcome so much that this is last on the Autism kick butt list.

Tyler
Harpers Ferry, WV