Common Mealtime Concerns in Individuals with ASD

• By: Brandon Nichols, MSEd, BCBA, LBA Michelle Myers, BA, BCaBA The Tom Golisano Center for Autism at Springbrook
• April 1st, 2015
• behavior, caregivers, eating, feeding issues, food, meals, parents, picky eaters
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Feeding problems in children with ASD may include selective eating or “picky eaters,” rapid eating (child takes numerous bites within a short period of time), inappropriate mealtime behaviors (e.g., tantrums), and inadequate intake/food consumption. These behaviors can lead to numerous health...