Nutrition in Individuals With Autism
Chapter from the book:
Mülazımoğlu,
O.
&
Yılmaz,
T.
&
Uluç,
E.
A.
(eds.)
2024.
Academic Research and Evaluations in the Field of Sports Sciences IX.
Synopsis
Autism is a neurological disorder that occurs in communication and behaviors, the exact cause of which is unknown. Previously, autism was divided into 3-4, but in recent years, it has been seen that each autistic individual is a different world and different. Behaviors and deficiencies differ for each autistic individual. Therefore, it is very important to know each autistic individual closely. When educating an autistic individual, their sensitivities should be taken into consideration. There may also be differences in nutrition in autistic individuals. Therefore, different nutritional needs may arise from person to person. In this study, it is aimed to provide information about what will be useful to pay attention to regarding nutrition in autistic individuals.