The Silent Roadblock: Understanding the Ripple Effects of Feeding Difficulties on the Spectrum

• By: Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, BSL Focused Approach
• January 10th, 2024
• applied behavior analysis, behavior, behaviorally based approach, children, comprehensive care, feeding difficulties, sensory issues, therapy integration, Winter 2024 Issue
• 2060    3

While it’s widely documented that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects social interaction, communication, and behavior, there is a less spotlighted, yet pivotal, piece to these neurodivergent children: feeding difficulties. It’s estimated that up to 80% of autistic children have some form of...