Table 4.
Child atypical behaviours as reported by parents.
| Health concern | n (x/22) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of any atypical behaviours | 22 | 100% |
| Sensory behaviours | ||
| Engaging in atypical sensory behaviour | 11 | 50% |
| Skin picking and excoriation | 6 | 27% |
| Trichotillomania | 1 | 5% |
| Food & dietary behaviours | ||
| Eating non-nutritive substances at present or in the past | 6 | 27% |
| Hoarding objects at present or in the past | 8 | 36% |
| Hoarding food | 7 | 32% |
| Taking food without permission outside of mealtimes | 8 | 36% |
| Needing to lock the pantry or fridge to keep the child from accessing food | 4 | 18% |
| Continuing to eat despite being full | 5 | 23% |
| Eating to the point of throwing up | 4 | 18% |
| Lack of interest in food | 5 | 23% |
| Picky eater | 8 | 36% |
| Toileting behaviours | ||
| Intentionally urinating in places other than the bathroom | 3 | 14% |
| Having bowel movements in places other than the bathroom | 2 | 9% |