Abstract
Objective: To analyze the possible presence of food selectivity behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: This was a descriptive, exploratory type study with a quantitative approach. The setting of this research was the Municipality of Caxias, located in the eastern region of the state of Maranhão. The Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional (APAE) was used as a research field. A questionnaire with closed questions about food aspects was used as data collection material. Results: The results of this study indicate that the participants have tendentious behaviors to food selectivity. The main behavior identified in the diet was the repetition of the same foods consumed and difficulties with the texture they present. Conclusion: Food selectivity behaviors were identified in the studied sample. It is suggested that later studies investigate the presence of food selectivity and micronutrient consumption in people with ASD.