The impact of sensory processing on eating habits in autism
Proper nutrition is an important component in supporting the overall health and development of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who experience difficulties with eating related to their autistic traits. Many people with ASD face such challenges as food selectivity, refusal to try new food, emotional overeating or undereating, as well as behavioral difficulties during meals. It is believed that one of the causes of these features is sensory sensitivity characteristic of ASD...