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Rashid, Farhan; Davies, Laura; Iftikhar, S. Y. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2010
The pica phenomenon, where non-edible substances are repeatedly consumed, has been linked with developmental and behavioural disorders, particularly autism. The clinical presentation of foreign body ingestion in patients with autism is discussed, and recommendations for caregivers are provided based on the available literature. An 18-year-old man…
Descriptors: Autism, Eating Disorders, Caregivers, Young Adults