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. 2023 May 24;11:1146149. doi: 10.3389/fped.2023.1146149

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%