#122 - Complicated Behaviors: Fecal Smearing and Ingesting

Scatolia and coprophagia, also known as fecal smearing and fecal ingesting are among the least researched areas within the circle of complicated behaviors. Our expert guest shares reasons and solutions for this often unspoken and isolating behavior. About the Guest: Kate Reynolds worked for the UK’s NHS for 18 years, seven of which were in HIV/AIDS during the 1990s in and around London. She worked as a senior nurse, trained counsellor and trainer. Both of Kate’s children were on the autism spectrum, one with Asperger syndrome and epilepsy; the other having intellectual disabilities. She has written eleven published books, nine for Jessica Kingsley Publishers including What to Do about Smearing. She is working on a new series of books about sexual health for adults with autism and learning disabilities for Hachette publishers. Kate runs workshops for professionals and parent carers, speaks at national and international conferences, has written numerous articles and is a consultant for schools, other professionals and families. Currently she is engaged in doctoral studies based on her Masters degree. Link to Mentioned Content: The poo recipe can be found on page 127 of Kate's book. Related Episodes: Episode 116: Touching of Self and Others Episode 115: Moving from What to Why Episode 77: Your Body Your  Boundaries Episode 66: Advocating Against the Sexual Assault Epidemic Episode 44: Sexual Assault Risk Reduction Episode 36: Trauma Indicators  This show is part of a 12 episode series in Season 4 focusing on challenging behaviors.