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Many autistic children are abnormally fussy about food--some can eat only a few foods.

Really?!?! I didn't know that, and I know a mom that is having that problem with some other behavioral problems. She was thinking her son might be bipolar or at least hyperactive...but, is there any other signs she should look for??? I wouldn't classify her son as behaviorial disorder..and he's DEFINITELY a picky eater, there's only about 4 things he'll eat according to her.

34 posted on 05/22/2003 9:27:30 PM PDT by cherry_bomb88 (Half-truth, white lie, exaggeration, fib, story....it's still dishonesty no matter what you call it.)

He just might have sensory integration dysfunction. SID is associated with different types of issues besides just autism. My daughter with brain damage had some SID problems. She's pretty much out grown her problems.

A good occupational therapist can diagnos SID and provide treatment. One of the treatments is to brush with a special brush the arms, legs, and back every 2 hours. After the brushing, the joints in the body are compressed. The OT has to show the parent how to brush because it is a certain technique. An OT can help with other types of sensory problems also.