As the mother of a child

Who lands in the autism spectrum (He doesn't have autism, but basically they don't know where else to categorize is pretty much) -- that's pretty darn insulting the way you said that. Picky eating, as a lone symptom, is NOT a sign of autism, in any form. I know far more many people who are picky eaters than autistic (Guild Wars2 Gold).

I think autism is growing far too much as a diagnosis in this country anyway. The umbrella of the diagnosis has grown way too much... very much like people WANT something to be wrong with their children, so they have an excuse to cover up their poor parenting (obviously, there are children and people with legitimate problems, but we suddenly had an EXPLOSION of people, but young and old, suddenly 'autistic' or having ADHD -- loners became autistic instead of introverts, hyper children suddenly have ADHD so their parents can bear no responsibility for disciplining them etc).

Let me elaborate a bit. As a person tends to speak bluntly (Guild Wars2 Gold), and continues to get in trouble for it, I am sensitive to the issue.

Things like weight and children are very sensitive issues for people. I'm (continuing) learning to take a softer, gentler approach. Don't always stop to think before reply though.

Here on dieting, we can say what has worked for us. We can make suggestions, ask if they have tried certain things, but we shouldn't tell people what to do. It's a very individual journey. We all gained weight for various reasons, and in various ways. We will all lose it in our own ways.

No matter what the journey, no one can say it's easy.