Autism Jargon: Pica

Published: June 12, 2015, 9:25 p.m.

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Today\u2019s Jargon is Pica. \xa0Pica is a very serious condition that involves a compulsion to eat things that are not food. \xa0It can be life threatening and requires professional intervention.

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