| Title: |
Brief Report: Decreased Bone Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Noreen Islam (ORCID 0000-0002-6117-5440); Kristin L. Hathaway; Brooke S. Anderson; William G. Sharp; Karen J. Loechner |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2025 55(6):2179-2185. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
7 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Child Health; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Males; Eating Disorders; Physical Health; At Risk Persons; Nutrition |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-023-05976-x |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257; 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: |
Purpose: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and food selectivity are at increased risk for nutritional deficiencies which could affect bone health. Methods: We report on four male patients with ASD and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) with significant bone conditions including rickets, vertebral compression fractures, osteopenia, and slipped capital femoral epiphyses. Results: Each patient was at risk for at least one nutritional deficiency. Two out of four patients had deficiencies in Vitamins A, B12, E, and zinc. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency were noted in all four. Two out of four patients with Vitamin D deficiency developed rickets. Conclusion: Provisional evidence suggests that children with ASD and ARFID are at elevated risk for serious adverse bone health outcomes. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1470810 |
| Database: |
ERIC |