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Title
Why is My Client Eating That?
Subtitle
Making Sense of Seemingly Senseless Behaviour
Author
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA)
URL
Summary
In this online video, Dr. Laura Grow discusses the medical and behavioral assessment of pica (the persistent eating of substances that have no nutritional value), safety precautions and considerations, short-and long-term medical risks, several interventions for the treatment of pica, and resources for practitioners and caregivers.
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) was established in 2009 in the University of British Columbia Faculty of Education. CIRCA's mission is "to support research and professional capacity-building efforts that will improve the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and the communities in which they live" [Website].
Language(s): English
Language
English
Subjects
Co-Occurring Conditions
Behaviour Support
Publisher
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA)
DateModified
1/10/2023 1:48 PM EST