ArticleAutism : the international journal of research and practice2021
Feeding and eating problems in children and adolescents with autism: A scoping review.
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93 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 204 citations in OpenAlex.
- Feeding Behaviours in Families With Children or Young People With Autism: A Systematic Review.Nutrition bulletin · 2026Pooled it
- Eating and Sleep Disturbances in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Pooled it
- The Co-Occurrence of Autism and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): A Prevalence-Based Meta-Analysis.The International journal of eating disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Investigating the Presence of Autistic Traits and Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms in Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.The International journal of eating disorders · 2025Pooled it
- A Mixed Method Systematic Review Into the Impact of ED Treatment in Autistic People and Those With High Autistic Traits.The International journal of eating disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Folate-Methionine Cycle Disruptions in ASD Patients and Possible Interventions: A Systematic Review.Genes · 2023Pooled it
- Sensory processing and eating behaviours in autism: A systematic review.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2022Pooled it
- The Associated Factors of Parenting Stress Among Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders in Lianyungang, Eastern China: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Beyond Food Selectivity: Feeding Problems, Nutritional Status, and Parental Quality of Life in Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Mealtime behaviours, diet quality and parental stress in children with autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study from Türkiye.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- Research progress on dietary characteristics and feeding interventions in children with autism spectrum disorder: a narrative review.Translational pediatrics · 2026Review
- Bridging autism and eating disorders: a scoping review on repetitive and restrictive behavioral patterns.Journal of eating disorders · 2026Review
- The impact of the Schmetterling NBI Program on selective eating behavior: evaluation of creative therapeutic interventions across three families of children with autism spectrum disorder.Journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
- Towards Identifying Autistic Adults at Risk for Eating Disorders: A Brief Report Into Clustering of Social Camouflaging and Sensory Processing Differences.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2026Article
- Parental feeding attitudes and their associations with children's eating behaviors and nutritional intake in a clinical sample with feeding difficulties: a cross-sectional study.Translational pediatrics · 2026Article
- Association Between Autism-Related Symptoms and Mealtime Behavior Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Mixed Evidence for Impact of Early Infant Gut Microbiome and Later Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the MARBLES Prospective Cohort Study.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2026Article
- Eating Behaviors and Energy and Nutrient Intakes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with and Without Sensory Integration Difficulties.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Infant social withdrawal and rapid infant weight gain.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2026Article
- Gut-Brain Inflammation and Disrupted Homeostasis Due to Activation of Mast Cells and Microglia.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
33 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
lay abstractFeeding problems, such as picky eating and food avoidance, are common in youth with autism. Other, broader difficulties with feeding and eating (eating disorder symptoms such as restricting food intake or preoccupation with body shape or weight and insistence on specific food presentation) are also common in autistic individuals. Here, we describe the nature and extent of feeding and eating problems in youth with autism. We found no common characteristics (such as severity of autism symptoms) that best describe autistic youth who experience problems with feeding or eating. Almost all studies we reviewed focused on problems with feeding (selective or picky eating), and only a few studies focused on eating disorder symptoms (concern with weight, shape, and/or body image). However, some researchers reported that eating disorder symptoms may occur more often in autistic individuals compared to their peers without autism. Many studies used the terms "feeding" and "eating" problems interchangeably, but understanding the difference between these problems is important for researchers to be consistent, as well as for proper identification and treatment. We suggest future researchers use "eating problems" when behaviors involve preoccupation with food, eating, or body image, and "feeding problems" when this preoccupation is absent. We highlight the importance of understanding whether feeding or eating problems are separate from autism traits, and the role of caregivers and other adults in the child's treatment. Considerations for health-care providers to assist with diagnosis and treatment are also provided.
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