This strange story of a child eating non-food items is shocking to everyone. At first, Jessica’s mother thought that this was just a child’s play when she was bored with her appetite, but when she saw her eating sand and trees in the garden, she began to worry. Lindsay said: “Every time I wasn’t looking, she would pick something up and put it in her mouth. I was worried that I couldn’t keep an eye on her all the time. I took her to daycare, but only after that. One day, the babysitter called and said she was in the hospital because of eating sand.”At the hospital, specialists diagnosed that Jessica had Pica. Pica often occurs in children with developmental disabilities, including children with autism and children with developmental delays. They can forage and eat non-food things, although it is not considered a disease.

Doctors diagnosed Jessica with Pica 5 years ago but have not shown any signs of improvement. So Lindsay tried to find ways to control Jessica’s symptoms. She tried applying reflexology massage on her toes and fingers to help her relax and calm down. However, this method does not seem to work. Lindsay is very worried about her daughter’s future when she grows up.

Continuing with the lack of a specific cure for Pica, Lindsay was constantly looking for different solutions to help Jessica. She consulted many medical professionals and received some helpful suggestions.