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Podcast: Autism and Parenting
Episode: Oral Input Dysfunction
Description: Defensiveness:
Picky eater, often with extreme food preferences; i.e., limited repertoire of foods, selective about brands
Resistive to trying new foods
May only eat “soft” or pureed foods past 24 months of age
May gag with textured foods
Has difficulty with sucking, chewing, and swallowing, may choke or have a fear of choking
May only eat hot or cold foods
Dislikes or complains about toothpaste and mouthwash
Under register:
May lick, taste, or chew on inedible objectsPrefers foods with intense flavor; i.e., excessively spicy, sweet, sour, or salty
Excessive drooling past the teething stag...