Date of Defense
1-9-2013
Date of Graduation
12-2012
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Michelle Suarez
Second Advisor
Ben Atchison
Abstract
Food selectivity is a problem in many of the lives of children with autism. Limited food repertoires can negatively affect nutritional status and the quality of life for these children and their families. The precise cause of this food selectivity is unknown although a number of reasons have been posited. This inability to pinpoint an exact cause has lead to a debate between researchers about whether behavioral or physiological issues are to blame. This paper first explores both of these options. Then, a new clinical program at WMU OT Unified Clinics is described that focuses on a holistic approach used by occupational therapists to treat food selectivity.
Recommended Citation
Swodzinski, Tara, "Treatment of Food Selectivity in Children with Autism: A Review of Literature and Introduction to Holistic Treatment Approach" (2013). Honors Theses. 2358.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/2358
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access