While what exactly causes autism has yet to be determined, advancements in medical science continue to make it easier for parents to spot signs that their children may be on the spectrum. According to a new research study by Penn State College of Medicine, a child’s eating habits may be a sign a child has autism.
The study – which was published in the Research Autism Spectrum Disorders Journal – based its research on data obtained from 2,101 children. Just shy of 1,500 of the children who participated in the study had an official autism diagnosis. During the study, researchers strived to learn more about how the eating behaviors of a neurotypical child varied from a child with autism. The data for the study was collected during standardized parent interviews that were conducted by licensed psychologists.
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