Prevalence and Recurrence of Pica Behaviors in Early Childhood: Findings from the ALSPAC Birth Cohort.

Natalie M Papini Cynthia M Bulik Samuel J R A Chawner Nadia Micali

Published in: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences (2023)

Pica is an uncommon behavior in childhood; however, children with DD or autism may benefit from pica screening and diagnosis between ages 36-115 months. Children who exhibit undereating, overeating, and food fussiness may also engage in pica behaviors.

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