Research summaries for autism therapy: texture

definition of texture: Texture is the way something feels or tastes. Some children with autism have sensory issues. They may have difficulty feeling or tasting different textures. The tag on the back of a t-shirt might cause pain; a vegetable may feel rough in the mouth. Problems with texture may lead to issues such as not wanting to get dressed, or not eating the proper nutrients. Sensory integration therapy may help children with autism learn strategies in response to texture.
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Bite Size and Texture Assessments to Prescribe Treatment for Severe Food Selectivity in Autism, Summarized Nov 26, 2009

Children with autism who are very picky eaters may also have poor eating motor skills like chewing and swallowing.

Some children with autism may not have enough calories and vitamins and minerals if they are very picky about what they eat.... The behavioral therapy plan involved slowly giving him new foods in this order: 1) less than a teaspoon per bite of 16 pureed foods; 2) slowly making the bite size larger; and 3) slowly increasing texture. The authors said that each child may have different problems, and the therapist may help figure out which part of eating the child may need help with.

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Oral Human Immunoglobulin for Children with Autism and Gastrointestinal Dysfunction: A Prospective, Open-Label Study, Summarized Mar 7, 2007

Treatment with oral immunoglobulin may improve gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and behavior in children with autism.

About one quarter of children with autism have GI problems such as diarrhea or constipation. The twelve children in the study were fed nightly doses of 420 mg of immunoglobulin for eight weeks. Earlier studies have shown that about 50% of immunoglobulin that is eaten is biologically active in the gut. The study measured effect of immunoglobulin therapy on stool number, stool texture, and stomach tenderness. Oral immunoglobulin appeared to be safe treatment option for autism.
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