Influence of eating habits of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Children with ASD are more likely to have eating difficulties, such as refusing and choosing certain foods, oral motor dysfunction various behavioral problems. In addition, they may essential micronutrient deficiencies compared other children in the same developmental range. To verify habits of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). An integrative review was carried out based on PICo strategy. The search for articles PubMed, Scielo, Lilacs databases, using descriptors Portuguese English: “Food selectivity”, “Habits” “Autistic spectrum disorder” joined Boolean operator “AND”. Access databases from February April 2022. 185 were found after applying inclusion criteria, 12 remained. It noticed that (ASD) a predisposition food selectivity behaviors, which can indicate nutritional problems, worrying factor, given childhood stage has direct long-term influence. is necessary these receive adequate intervention regard monitoring. main behaviors selectivity, resistance trying new reading variation, problems at mealtimes, where preferences attributed influence factors, sensory sensitivity family diet.