Charlie Is a 10-Year-Old Boy Who Will Eat Only Mashed

question 8

Multiple Choice

Charlie is a 10-year-old boy who will eat only mashed foods, does not like noises (e.g., he gets upset when the phone rings) , and has difficulty sitting during meals. Charlie's parents report that he does not like new clothes and cannot wear jeans. What type of sensory integrative problem does Charlie have?

• A) Sensory modulation problems
• B) Poor sensory discrimination and perception
• C) Problems related to vestibular-proprioceptive functions
• D) Dyspraxia

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