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Feeding and Eating Disorders DSM-5 307.52, 307.53 / ICD-11 6B84, 6B85

Pica & Rumination Syndrome

Persistent eating of non-nutritive substances (pica) or repeated effortless regurgitation and re-swallowing of food (rumination).

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Diagnostic Code DSM-5 307.52, 307.53 / ICD-11 6B84, 6B85
Clinical Category Feeding and Eating Disorders
Recommended Modalities Diaphragmatic Scaffolding, Nutritional Supplementation
Medicare Rebates $141.85 / session with MHTP
Practice Location Albion Park & Telehealth

Diagnostic Formulation

DSM-5 307.52, 307.53 / ICD-11 6B84, 6B85

Persistent eating of non-nutritive substances (pica) or repeated effortless regurgitation and re-swallowing of food (rumination).

Core Clinical Symptoms & Presentations

Craving chalk, ice, clay, or dirt
Effortless regurgitation within 15 minutes of meals

Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions

Diaphragmatic breathing post-meal
Nutritional deficiency supplementation (iron/zinc)
Sensory chew alternatives

Neurodiversity & ADHD Overlap Lenses

Prefrontal Cortex Scaffolding & Dopaminergic Nuances

Sensory seeking chewing behaviors in neurodivergent individuals.

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Consult with registered psychologist Sky Maree Steele to develop a tailored formulation and neuro-affirming treatment plan.

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