Cermak Sharon A, Curtin Carol, Bandini Linda G
Division of Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
J Am Diet Assoc. 2010 Feb;110(2):238-46. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2009.10.032.
Autism spectrum disorders comprise a complex set of related developmental disorders that are characterized by impairments in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. Impairments in sensory processing are also extremely common. The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders is increasing and is currently estimated to affect 1 in 150 children. Autism spectrum disorders are considered to be a major health and educational problem, affecting many areas of daily living, including eating. Children with autism spectrum disorders are often described as picky or selective eaters. This article provides a comprehensive narrative review of the empirical literature over the last 25 years on food selectivity and nutritional adequacy in children with autism spectrum disorders. The possible contributions of sensory factors, such as sensory sensitivity, to food selectivity are discussed. The need for an interdisciplinary approach to managing atypical eating patterns in children with autism spectrum disorders is highlighted.
自闭症谱系障碍包括一系列复杂的相关发育障碍,其特征是沟通、社交互动和重复行为受损。感觉处理障碍也极为常见。自闭症谱系障碍的患病率正在上升,目前估计每150名儿童中就有1人受其影响。自闭症谱系障碍被认为是一个重大的健康和教育问题,影响到日常生活的许多方面,包括饮食。患有自闭症谱系障碍的儿童通常被描述为挑食或选择性进食者。本文对过去25年中关于自闭症谱系障碍儿童食物选择性和营养充足性的实证文献进行了全面的叙述性综述。讨论了感觉因素(如感觉敏感性)对食物选择性的可能影响。强调了采用跨学科方法来管理自闭症谱系障碍儿童非典型饮食模式的必要性。