Kroeger says there are several possible reasons for autistic children's pickiness. "We know that children with autism tend to select down, eliminating one food from their diet at a time. The reasons could be sensory (a new discomfort with a particular smell, taste or feel), or even a randomly developed routine."
Overcoming Feeding Problems in a Child with Autism
By Lisa Jo Rudy, About.com
Updated: April 16, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
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Know That Picky Eaters with Autism are Common - And the Reasons are Unknown
No one really knows why so many children with autism are picky eaters, says Kimberly Kroeger-Geoppinger, an assistant pediatrics professor at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. But there's no doubt that it's a common phenomenon. That means that parents' permissiveness is probably not the cause.
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- Know That Picky Eaters with Autism are Common - And the Reasons are Unknown
- Be Aware When a Child Starts to Reject a Food, and Nip the Problem in the Bud
- Choose a Food That's Similar to Those Your Child Likes Best
- Take Baby Steps When Introducing a Food
- Take More Baby Steps
- Avoid Creating a Power Struggle Between You and Your Child with Autism
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