While it is common for babies and toddlers to put toys or other inedible objects in their mouths, older kids with autism may continue to do this even as they age. Some children diagnosed with this condition have been known to put items like soil, chalk, and even paints into their mouths, which means supervision is a must to prevent them from eating something toxic or choking on an object.

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