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Preschool Eating Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder | Psydir News

Eating problems are not a diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Anecdotally, many parents of autistic children report difficulty with mealtime and food selection. A recent study from the University of New Mexico describes the type and extent of eating problems in a group of preschool children with ASD.The research team surveyed 24 parents of children with ASD and compared them ...

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