Journal of Communication Disorders, Deaf Studies & Hearing Aids
Open Access
ISSN: 2375-4427
+44-20-4587-4809
ISSN: 2375-4427
+44-20-4587-4809
Pia Bernardo
“Federico II” University of Naples,
Via Pansini, 5 Naples
Italy
Case Study
"Changes in Food Selectivity": Evolution towards Self-Induced Vomiting in a Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author(s): Pia Bernardo, Maria Pia Riccioa, Maria Marinoa, Marco Poetab, Messina Antonioa, Annamaria Staianob and Carmela BravaccioaPia Bernardo, Maria Pia Riccioa, Maria Marinoa, Marco Poetab, Messina Antonioa, Annamaria Staianob and Carmela Bravaccioa
Introduction: Food selectivity (FS) is a common problem in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for its negative impact on nutrient adequacy, mealtime behavior problems, spousal stress, and food choices for all family. The majority of research on FS in ASD is focused on early childhood. However, the symptoms may persist into adulthood.
Methods: Here, we describe the history of 17 years old boy with ASD, early onset of FS, gastrointestinal dysfunction and recent onset of self-induced vomiting. We report the clinical, instrumental and therapeutic approach in a boy with ASD. We reviewed the literature; the keywords were “food selectivity”, “eating disorders”, “feeding problems” in ASD. Inclusion criteria were studies written in English and in which children were the subjects of the study.
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DOI:
10.4172/2375-4427.1000185