Associations of Autistic Traits and Feeding Difficulties
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The objective is to assess the prevalence of autistic traits and feeding disorders in the general population.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 1.5 and 6 years * Diagnostic status: * Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; * Showing signs of ASD without formal diagnosis; * Neurotypical development * Children and their parents * Parental consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Developmental disorders affecting feeding * Children living in institutional care separated from parents * Medication affecting feeding behavior * Malnutrition due to poverty * Parents with low educational attainment or severe communication difficulties preventing questionnaire completion