| Re: Self feeding
Up until my son was 17 months old, he did not self feed ( with the exception of holding his bottle/sippy cup ). When we taught him to finger feed, he picked up on it within about 10-14 days, however he still has issues with eating a large item (ie-1/2 biscuit or piece of toast). He, like your child, takes one bite and throws the rest to the side or on the floor. I have started cutting up his food into bite size pieces and he does quite well. He now only throws food to the side when he is full and is ready for his pudding or yogurt. I also help motivate him to start spoon feeding by putting his hand on the spoon while I guide the spoon to his mouth. We have recently begun dipping items and this has gotten quite messy, but again he needs the hand-eye coordination. He has issues with vision impairment so he has needs that not all kids with CP deal with and also right sided weakness.
To sum up, try cutting food into bite size pieces to at least motivate him to self feed and if at all possible do this at every meal so that he/she gets used to it.
Good luck.
Amy
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