Research summaries for autism therapy: feeding problems

definition of feeding problems: Difficulties related to eating foods. Feeding problems may include picky eating, swallowing problems, or chewing problems.
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Addressing Feeding Disorders in Children on the Autism Spectrum in School-Based Settings: Physiological and Behavioral Issues, Summarized Jun 27, 2008

Speech therapists may be able to improve feeding problems in children with autism. This article describes the feeding problems that are found with many children with autism. While most experts agree that feeding problems are common with children with autism spectrum disorder, there are still not enough studies to give a good idea of how many children with autism have feeding problems. Sensory problems likely make feeding harder, but more research needs to be done to explore sensory integration disorder as a basis of feeding problems. The authors suggest that speech therapists continue to get current training in the area of feeding, and specifically training on feeding issues in autism patients. Read more...

The Minicolumnopathy of Autism: A Link between Migraine and Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Summarized Apr 10, 2008

Treatments that look at autism as a type of migraine of the GI system might be helpful for some people with autism.

Many children with autism also have sleep problems, feeding problems, and GI complaints. Studies have also shown that the brains of some people with autism do not look like the guts of other people. These studies of the brains of people with autism suggest that there are basic brain problems that occur in the womb. This article describes a theory that says that autism is caused by a migraine of the gut. The author believes that this is why people with autism have so many GI complaints. Read more...

Feeding Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review, Summarized Jun 12, 2007

Feeding problems should be treated as early as possible so that children can grow physically and be healthy.

This article reviewed all studies published between 1994 and 2004 on the eating patterns of children with autism. Up to 89% of children with autism are picky eaters. Some children will only eat one type of food, such as fruits, or starches, or meats. These food limits can have an effect on both the health and social life of the child. Teachers, parents and doctors should teach themselves about what treatments work best for poor eating patterns. Read more...

Dietary Considerations in Autism: Identifying a Reasonable Approach, Summarized Jan 2, 2007

There is no scientific proof that special diets help children with autism.... She notes that children with autism often have more feeding problems than typical children. These feeding problems are likely to last into adulthood and can be made worse by forcing a child to eat a more limited diet.... Read more...

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Synonyms for feeding problems include: chewing problem, picky eating, swallowing problem
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