Quote Originally Posted by GSXRvi6 View Post
Texture is def one of the issues, I think that's why the protien shake goes down without a lot of fuss.
OK keep the shakes going and the slowly introduce simple foods like plain white rice; foods that look and feel plan for us on the palette.
Especially if he is on the spectrum (ASD or ID) Some kids have a heightened sensitivity to touch light temperature and taste; its not just behaviorall it's neurological that have greater activations where we don't it's, the sensitivity is real to them.
Introduce slowly with great positive reinforcement, you can also get carb shakes and vitamins that look like lollies I don't like them but when helping parents all options for well being of the student/child .

Background information : Google food texture sensitivity in kids.

If you are really concerned find a PSY that specializes in
special needs (ASD ID) etc. In Australia we have ones that specializes in these kids.