Is he on medication some medication increase appetite my son has aspergers and his medication increases appetite but unfortunately he is not skinny I know it is hard to broach these questions but ask the parent after all thay should know there child the best does the child have a nap when naping check for worms you often can see  at the opening ,especially if they have animals at home if you suspect the hygiene may not be 100% at home

Sounds like all you can do Samantha. Just keep feeding him, show him love, and teach him that he can be a good boy. Kids with ADHD often und up thinking their bad kids. They are very vulnerable to esteam issues, as well as bullying by other kids. May sound strange, but the ones i've dealt with (who also have FASd) all were bullied. The one was also accused of bullying, but we found out that it was jsut that he was acting out what was happening to him. (And they said he couldn't learn by example!) As long as he doesn't reach the point of eating until he pukes, you're fine. If he does, then you'll have to cut back a bit.

It does sound like he could use a referal somewhere for further assessment, but that would be Mom's department.

Hope it goes well.

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The little boy is not on soy milk or anything like that and has no allergies, so I'm thinking he either has worm's, or it is a result of taking Ritalin. I have read what everyone has wrote and he may either have worms, but I am not game to suggest that to his mother, as she is quite violent and hostile temperament, but I do have those chocolate square worming tab's so thinking I should give him one, but still not sure. Maybe the Ritalin has an opposite affect on him, were it makes him very hungry. I have actually stopped giving him he Ritalin in my care, as i feel very badly about giving it to him, though I know it is prescribed to him. Very confusing all this is. I think I'll just just put more fatty food's in his diet and up the cheese ect so he'll put on some weight. It's very hard to know what to do. They may be only daycare children, but I still feel like I have an obligation to do them well.

is the child on soy milk, they tend to be hungry soon after drinking as it goes into system quick. has the childs thyroid been checked. the child may need more fluids or maybe it could be the childs way of getting attention for what ever reason.

Chris and I just chatted about this as Chris is ADD and Alex is ADHD and so are Charlie and I (it is genetic)

Chris said get him checked for worms as we have never had this problem with either of our kids or me.

I cannot see how a 5 year old could eat that much. I would get his mum to take him to see a peadi as there might be a problem. I def dont hink it is to do with his ADHD.

My cousin's boy has ADHD, and eats non-stop morning, noon and night - but as previously posted he has problems recognising that he's full.

B now lives on a diet of fruit and vegies and meat and very little processed food, no colors, no preservatives.

 B has poridge for breakfast and only fruit until lunch.  Often two apples, two banana's, a tub of peaches, yoghurt and natural dried fruit without sulphites.  He also has to drink a small glass of water before each snack.  

After lunch, wholemeal pasta and mince or tuna and two slices multigrain bread, he is only given vegetables until dinner.  Carrot sticks, potatoe skins, celery, tomatoes, mushrooms, peas, capsicum, and occassionally a wholegrain muffin made into a mini pizza.  Healso has to drink a small glass of water prior to each snack.

Dinner for B is only light, fish at least two nights per week but often followed up by stewed fruit or baked apple etc.

Since having a tightly restricted diet, his behaviour has vastly improved, as has his contentration.  B's mum takes his cooked lunch to school often, or sends a salad with say chicken or tuna.

One birthday party with party food, over stimulation and soft drink makes life hell for the family for at least a week to a fortnight - and often means B gets medicated for a couple of days.

Is he on medication? Meds such as Ritalin can cause excessive hunger - that combined with constant activity is going to make anyone super hungry. If he's not overweight he's obviously burning off all the energy he takes in. Does he eat like that all day, or does it taper off as the day wears on? What is he like at dinner time? As others have mentioned, he may have another disorder, but you would need to ask parents about this. Maybe ask them what they do about meal times and extra snacks for him at home?

Quite often hungry (eating doesn't need much concentration). But not necessarily skinny. Perhaps he could have worms, or perhaps come from a skinny gene-stock. Many ADHD kids benefit from a diet low in sugars, colours, preservatives & other chemicals; & high in fresh fruit & veg. Some prove to have other allergies (one I know can't have caspsicum). They are very drawn to processed foods; the very foods they're best off not having. And can have unexpected reactions to normal medications like worming tablets & vaccinations. Best check with his Mum if she seems knowledgeable. Good luck!

I'm no expert on ADHD, but I beleive there is more here than ADHD. This condition basicly makes kids very active, and I'm aware of them eating like athletes (hey, they are running a marathon every day!). But what you describe is more serious than that.

From the little bit you've said, it sounds like the kid just doesn't recognise that he's full. This makes me concerned about there being another condition causing it. Again, I'm not an expert on this, but it doesn't sound like a normal eating disorder either. (It sounds like a child I know who has FASD which effects his central processing- he simply has no sensation of being full and has eaten until he puked, then kept eating. We do portion control and attempt to stop him from stealing food. He is a very active child, so we do give him large portions.)

I would suggest you talk to his caregiver about it and see what you can find out. Feel free to update us once you've talked to parental person, i'd love to know if this kid has another diagnosis they forgot to mention. The good thing is that from the little bit you've said, I'm not concerned about it being a lack of food at home... I'm guessing he eats as much there too! So from the bit you've said, there is no reason not to talk to his caregiver.

I'd love to hear what happens when you talk to mom!

I Am's child.