In:
NASN School Nurse, SAGE Publications, Vol. 34, No. 5 ( 2019-09), p. 296-302
Abstract:
Children with autism spectrum disorder may exhibit issues with food selectivity and/or picky eating habits. Symptoms of autism such as sensory sensitivity contribute to why these children refuse to eat food, but medications, food intolerance, and even financial status can cause this issue to become concerning to a student’s overall health. School nurses are imperative in the health care of children with autism spectrum disorder and must understand why food selectivity occurs in order to maintain or improve the nutrition status of their students. This article provides an overview of food selectivity and where it stems from as well as 10 tips in working with food selective children.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1942-602X
,
1942-6038
DOI:
10.1177/1942602X18822775
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2445634-2
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