Is your child afraid of trying new foods, but will put just about anything else in their mouth like rocks, dirt, paper, and play-doh?

Your child could be trying to tell you something more. In this episode, I will be giving you 3 reasons that your child with autism could be eating non-food items!

IN THIS EPISODE

• How craving sensory input could trigger your child to eat non-food items

• Developmental stages and their correlation with oral sensations

• Defining pica and what this could mean for potential nutrient deficiencies

LINKS

• Join the Autism Nutrition Library

• Follow @AutismDietitian on Instagram

• Learn more about pica here