Some people with cerebral palsy have difficulty chewing and swallowing food. They may need the food to be cut into small pieces. Food might need to be mashed or even pureed. Some people with cerebral palsy cannot 'eat' food and they get their nutrients through feeding tubes.
We have had specialists suggest Dexter needs feeding tube support, but we disagree. He can be stubborn about who can feed him, but he does like his food.
One time we were questioned about him not gaining weight was while he was undergoing chemotherapy treatments. He was very sick, at the time. This just reinforced to us that it is important to look at the person, and not their classifications and comparisons against other children.
We love it when Dexter has a little muffin top. He loves his food.
Dexter is on a higher calorie diet than most people, because of the energy he uses each day.
In March last year, most of Dexter's food was pureed, with just a few small chunks. This year, most of his food is mashed and chunky.
Unfortunately, he grinds his teeth (a cerebral palsy thing) and so has worn down his molars. This will have an impact on his ability to bite and chew bigger chunks of food.
Today's challenge - everything you eat... mash it or puree it.
Eat it with a spoon.
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