Despite the occurrence of pica and rumination disorder in autistic or neurodivergent people, they have rarely been the sole focus of attention. As a result, many are left feeling alone, carrying confusion, stigma, and shame without the language or support to make sense of their experiences.
This accessible guide to pica and rumination disorder is the first to offer a deeper understanding of these conditions for those working with and supporting autistic people.
Covering a range of topics such as getting a diagnosis, growing up with pica, and parenting with pica, this book is perfect for nursery workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and education professionals, as well as autistic people living with pica and rumination.
This accessible guide to pica and rumination disorder is the first to offer a deeper understanding of these conditions for those working with and supporting autistic people.
Covering a range of topics such as getting a diagnosis, growing up with pica, and parenting with pica, this book is perfect for nursery workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and education professionals, as well as autistic people living with pica and rumination.
Reviews
An essential and much-needed book on two conditions which are rarely spoken of or understood. Sharing both lived experiences and an understanding of why such behaviours might occur. Plus, at last, an insight into how we might help those with these challenges!
An important and compassionate book that brings much-needed awareness to Pica and Rumination Disorder. As someone with lived experience of Pica, I hope this book helps others feel understood, less alone, and free from shame or judgement.
Autistic people with pica and rumination have been overlooked and misunderstood for too long. Dr Shea's welcome book shines with clarity, compassion, understanding, and practical advice. Invaluable and highly recommended.
Growing up with pica and rumination has often meant feeling misunderstood, lonely and sometimes ashamed. This book made those experiences feel not only valid, but truly understood. I hope it helps other people feel seen, heard, accepted and less alone too.
I have spent years advocating for understanding, safety and support. This book achieves all three. Through expert knowledge and authentic lived experience, Dr Elizabeth Shea has created an essential resource that replaces judgement with understanding and fear with knowledge. Deeply informative and compassionate, it shines a light on a frequently overlooked area and provides autistic people, families and professionals with the language, insight and support they need.