Pica and Autism: A Parent’s Guide to Managing Dangerous Eating Behaviors
What is Pica Behavior? If you’re raising someone with autism who puts non-food items in their mouth, you’re dealing with pica behavior—and you’re not alone. After 35 years raising his severely autistic son, Mike Carr knows firsthand how scary and exhausting this can be. When Everyday Items Become Dangerous Mike’s son has eaten rocks, leaves, …