Feeding problems, such as picky eating and food avoidance, are common in youth with
autism. Other feeding and eating problems (eg disordered eating, fear of trying new foods …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
impaired social and communication skills and repetitive and restrictive behaviors. Children …

Food selectivity is a common problem in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and
has an adverse impact on nutrient adequacy and family mealtimes. Despite recent research …

Autistic women are overrepresented among people in treatment for Anorexia Nervosa (AN).
The current study aimed to:(1) better understand how AN develops and persists in autistic …

Background: Previous research has not yet examined the prevalence of atypical eating
behaviors in children and adolescents with autism compared to those with ADHD, other …

This study is the first genetically-informed investigation of avoidant/restrictive food intake
disorder (ARFID), an eating disorder that profoundly impacts quality of life for those affected …

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between sensory processing
and a broad range of eating behaviours across the lifespan. Methods Five electronic …

Objective Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have feeding and mealtime
problems. To address these, we conducted a pilot randomized trial of a new 11-session …

Background Although eating difficulties are known to be common in children on the autism
spectrum, there is a lack of research on whether these behaviours persist or change into …

Background Studies of autistic children suggest that restricted eating, reduced physical
activity, and sleep disorders are common; however, no studies attempt to broadly describe …