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Nutrients, Mar 23, 2022
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International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2011
Feeding problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are common and can be distressin... more Feeding problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are common and can be distressing for parents and other caregivers who are concerned that their children’s diets are nutritionally inadequate and who often face mealtime behavior problems. This chapter will (a) review the definition and epidemiology of common feeding problems found in children with ASD as well as the interventions
Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2011
The prevalence of feeding problems reported among children is high, with up to 25% of children re... more The prevalence of feeding problems reported among children is high, with up to 25% of children reported to have a feeding problem of some degree across the span of childhood (Manikam & Perman, 2000). Among children with special needs, the prevalence rates have been found to be even higher, ranging up to one third of samples studied (Dahl & Sunderlin, 1986; Palmer & Horn, 1978, chap. 13). The types of feeding problems reported in the literature vary from food selectivity by type or texture to more severe problems such as food refusal or dysphasia (Field, Garland, & Williams, 2003). A thorough understanding of the prevalence and types of feeding problems that exist in different populations of children is complicated by the lack of standardized diagnostic criteria and measures for assessment (Kedesdy & Budd, 1998; Williams, Riegel, & Kerwin, 2009). In a recent article discussing the assessment of feeding problems among children with autism spectrum disorders, it was noted that there are only two questionnaires that specifically address the feeding problems in this population (Seiverling, Williams, & Sturmey, 2010). There are currently no questionnaires for the assessment of feeding problems of children with a wider range of special needs. Matson and Kuhn (2001) developed a Screening Tool for Feeding Problems (STEP) to assess feeding behavior in adults with intellectual disabilities and to provide a method for clinicians in determining who would benefit from medical and behavioral intervention. In the STEP questionnaire, Matson and Kuhn targeted a variety of issues including: (a) risk of
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2004
Although clinicians typically assume that feeding problems co-exist with a diagnosis of autism, n... more Although clinicians typically assume that feeding problems co-exist with a diagnosis of autism, no previous research has compared the eating behavior of children with autism to typically developing children. This study compared caregiver report of eating problems of children with and without autism on a standardized questionnaire. The questionnaire included items pertaining to food refusal and acceptance patterns as well as food presentation requirements. Caregivers were also asked to complete a food inventory that indicated the number of foods eaten within each food group for both the child and the family. Results indicated children with autism have significantly more feeding problems and eat a significantly narrower range of foods than children without autism.
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2010
Feeding problems are common among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but the assessme... more Feeding problems are common among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but the assessment of feeding behavior in this population has received little attention. Currently, two of the most promising psychometric assessments of feeding problems in children and adolescents with ASD are the Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI) (Lukens and Linscheid
Nutrients, Mar 23, 2022
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2011
Feeding problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are common and can be distressin... more Feeding problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are common and can be distressing for parents and other caregivers who are concerned that their children’s diets are nutritionally inadequate and who often face mealtime behavior problems. This chapter will (a) review the definition and epidemiology of common feeding problems found in children with ASD as well as the interventions
Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2011
The prevalence of feeding problems reported among children is high, with up to 25% of children re... more The prevalence of feeding problems reported among children is high, with up to 25% of children reported to have a feeding problem of some degree across the span of childhood (Manikam & Perman, 2000). Among children with special needs, the prevalence rates have been found to be even higher, ranging up to one third of samples studied (Dahl & Sunderlin, 1986; Palmer & Horn, 1978, chap. 13). The types of feeding problems reported in the literature vary from food selectivity by type or texture to more severe problems such as food refusal or dysphasia (Field, Garland, & Williams, 2003). A thorough understanding of the prevalence and types of feeding problems that exist in different populations of children is complicated by the lack of standardized diagnostic criteria and measures for assessment (Kedesdy & Budd, 1998; Williams, Riegel, & Kerwin, 2009). In a recent article discussing the assessment of feeding problems among children with autism spectrum disorders, it was noted that there are only two questionnaires that specifically address the feeding problems in this population (Seiverling, Williams, & Sturmey, 2010). There are currently no questionnaires for the assessment of feeding problems of children with a wider range of special needs. Matson and Kuhn (2001) developed a Screening Tool for Feeding Problems (STEP) to assess feeding behavior in adults with intellectual disabilities and to provide a method for clinicians in determining who would benefit from medical and behavioral intervention. In the STEP questionnaire, Matson and Kuhn targeted a variety of issues including: (a) risk of
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2004
Although clinicians typically assume that feeding problems co-exist with a diagnosis of autism, n... more Although clinicians typically assume that feeding problems co-exist with a diagnosis of autism, no previous research has compared the eating behavior of children with autism to typically developing children. This study compared caregiver report of eating problems of children with and without autism on a standardized questionnaire. The questionnaire included items pertaining to food refusal and acceptance patterns as well as food presentation requirements. Caregivers were also asked to complete a food inventory that indicated the number of foods eaten within each food group for both the child and the family. Results indicated children with autism have significantly more feeding problems and eat a significantly narrower range of foods than children without autism.
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2010
Feeding problems are common among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but the assessme... more Feeding problems are common among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but the assessment of feeding behavior in this population has received little attention. Currently, two of the most promising psychometric assessments of feeding problems in children and adolescents with ASD are the Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI) (Lukens and Linscheid