%0 Journal Article
%T Lessons in early identification and treatment from a case of disabling vitamin C deficiency in a child with autism spectrum disorder
%A Crystal Cederna-Meko
%A Katherine Burrell
%A Yaseen Rafee
%J The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
%@ 1541-3527
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/0091217418791443
%X Autism spectrum disorder is a heterogenous neurodevelopmental condition accompanied by a variety of associated features. Case reports suggest one such associated feature, food selectivity, increases risk for nutritional deficiencies; however, little attention has been given to prevent and treat nutritional deficiencies in youth with autism spectrum disorder. Single case report. This single case report presents a child with autism spectrum disorder and food selectivity difficulties that resulted in severe vitamin C deficiency. Although eventually corrected, the nutritional deficiency was debilitating, required invasive interventions, and resulted in significant social/emotional and economic costs. We review the course of treatment and highlight strategies to prevent and more effectively treat nutritional deficiencies in youth with autism spectrum disorder
%K autism spectrum disorder
%K food selectivity
%K nutritional deficiency
%K prevention
%K treatment
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0091217418791443