Sensory Profiles, Eating Behaviors, and Quality of Life in Children with Autism and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

This comparative study examined 111 children aged 4-10 across three groups: those with both ASD and ARFID, ASD alone, and typical development, using standardized clinical assessments. Children with comorbid ASD and ARFID showed significantly lower quality of life, higher autism severity scores, and compromised sensory processing—particularly in oral sensory domains—compared to other groups.