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Feeding and Nutrition Interventions for Children on the Autism Spectrum

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1.  What is a common feeding disorder observed in children with autism? Food selectivity Food refusal Gagging or choking All of the above

2.  Which of the following is NOT a sign of gut microbiome distress? Calm and attentive Inflammation Rashes Behavioral changes

3.  According to the 2020 study by Karhu et al., a ketogenic diet used in animal studies: Decreased gut microbiome health Increased behavioral disorders Improved myelin formation, neurotransmitter signaling, and white matter development Decreased sociability in communication

4.  What is an auditory mealtime strategy that an OT can use for a child that has a hypersensitive sensory system? Noise-canceling headphones Upbeat background music Meaningful listening Therapeutic listening

5.  A child with hyposensitivity in the gustatory sensory system may: Prefer bold and spicy flavors Only eat cold or hot foods May smell, mouth, or chew inedible objects frequently All of the above