Written by Stella Chadwick for the Summer 2021 edition of the Autism Eye Magazine Feeding issues amongst children with autism are far too common. The challenges tend to be eating a limited food selection, showing anxiety or tantrums when presented with new foods, and/or having ritualistic eating behaviours, such as not wanting different types of…
DIETARY ROUTES TO LOWER ANXIETY
Featured article in the Autism Eye magazine. Written by Stella Chadwick. Anxiety is the most common symptom experienced by a vast percentage of children and adults with autism. Anxiety disorders can manifest as persistent, excessive worry about everyday things, or anxiety and fear in social situations. There can also be irrational fear of things and…
KRYPTOPYRROLURIA, COULD IT BE KPU?
Kryptopyrroluria (KPU) is thought to be one of the most under-recognized conditions in the UK. Some estimates suggest the incidence of KPU to be as high as 80% in autism and between 40% and 70% in those with learning difficulties, ADHD, depression and bipolar disorders. What is KPU (HPU)? KPU, also known as HPU, (Haemopyrroluria),…
