Dec 3, 2021
Is your child afraid of trying new foods, but will put just about anything else in their mouth like rocks, dirt, paper, and play-doh?
Your child could be trying to tell you something more. In this episode, I will be giving you 3 reasons that your child with autism could be eating non-food items!
IN THIS EPISODE
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How craving sensory input could trigger your child to eat non-food items
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Developmental stages and their correlation with oral sensations
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Defining pica and what this could mean for potential nutrient deficiencies
LINKS
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Join the Autism Nutrition Library
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Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram
- Learn more about pica here