DR MARIANNE MILLER
CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Food as Stimming: Autism, ADHD, Sensory Regulation, and Eating Disorders
Why does food feel so regulating for some autistic people and people with ADHD? Maybe crunchy foods help you focus. A familiar snack helps you decompress after sensory overload. You repeatedly sip or chew something during work. Or food becomes one of the fastest ways to feel calmer, more alert, or more grounded.