Abstract:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined as the displaying limited repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities as well as the impairments in social communication and social interaction. Recent studies have shown that feeding problems are quite prevalent among children with ASD. The purpose of the current review is to summarize the feeding problems experienced by children with ASD and what the non pharmacological behavioral interventions based on evidence-based practices are toward solving these problems. Providing a couple of tips are aimed with regard to the intervention techniques for parents of children with ASD initially, and educators, experts or caregivers in coping with feeding problems.