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Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations

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Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Autism.

For kids diagnosed with Autism, Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations is one of eight symptoms related to Sensitivity and Control according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Sensitivity and Control among kids with Autism are:

  1. Difficulty focusing or concentrating
  2. Dislike for loud noises
  3. Hyperactivity
  4. Lining up, stacking, or organizing objects
  5. Need for routine
  6. Obsession, fixation, or strong interest
  7. Sensory processing issues (high or low sensitivity)
  8. Tantrums or meltdowns

Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations

When parents mention Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations they also mention these other symptoms:

Characteristics of Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations

Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations starts at the following ages...

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How common is Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations?

Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 40.39% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations.

Percentage of kids with Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations by year of age

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This is based on a survey of 510 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.

Frequency

OutcomePercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Continuously

12%

60 mentions
Hourly

0%

0 mentions
Daily

16%

81 mentions
Weekly

19%

99 mentions
Monthly

7%

38 mentions
Annually

7%

36 mentions
A Few / Several Times

13%

69 mentions
Once

1%

6 mentions
Never

24%

124 mentions

Severity

SeverityPercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Very Severe

11%

54 mentions
Severe

12%

59 mentions
Moderate

18%

93 mentions
Mild

21%

109 mentions
Not at All

38%

195 mentions

Care of Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations

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Discussion of Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations

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