Take note of the fuss: selective eating and autistic spectrum disorders.

Angel Chater, Samuel Stein, Uttom Chowdhury

Journal: Community practitioner : the journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association 2013;85(12):37-9

PMID: 23304894

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Abstract

Selective eating in children can be a huge concern for parents. In most cases the problem is self-limiting and it can be associated with a developmental disorder. This article presents observations from two case studies from a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) in the south east of England that link selective eating with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). It concludes with recommendations to consider ASD, alongside dietetic advice, when a child is presenting with selective eating.

Address: University of Bedfordshire.

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https://medlineplus.gov/eatingdisorders.html

MeSH Terms: Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Child, Preschool, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Risk Factors, Stereotyped Behavior