Defining Adult Selective Eating and Its Prevalence Adult selective eating, often colloquially termed “picky eating,” represents a chronic and pervasive pattern of dietary restriction characterized by the persistent avoidance of specific foods or entire food groups. This behavior is typically rooted in sensory sensitivities, aversion to textures, colors, or smells, or an overwhelming fear of […]
Autism-Specific Sensory Sensitivity: Definition and Scope Sensory processing differences represent a core, defining feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), formally recognized as a diagnostic criterion within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). These sensitivities are not merely preferences or mild irritations; rather, they involve atypical neurological responses to sensory input […]