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## Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Pica

Pica is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly consumes nonnutritive items, such as dirt or paint. Research suggests that pica affects between 6-25% of people with IDD. In this chapter excerpt, read about how to treat the disorder using medical and behavioral interventions. [Read More](/content/resource-library/behavioral-assessment-and-treatment-of-pica/index.html)