Treatment Outcomes for Severe Feeding Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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There is abundant research to support that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit challenging feeding behaviors. Despite increase in empirical evidence supporting the role of behavior analysis in treating severe feeding problems, evaluation of the short- and long-term effects of these treatments for a large group of children with ASD is warranted. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate treatment outcomes of an interdisciplinary feeding program for 46 children with ASD. A retrospective chart analysis indicated these children were treated successfully overall and follow-up data suggest gains were maintained following discharge from the program.
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A multidisciplinary approach is commonly evidenced as an effective way to assess and manage those with ASD and severe food restriction.
“A multidisciplinary approach is commonly evidenced as an effective way to assess and manage those with ASD and severe food restriction.6,38,46,54”
From Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and Severe Food Selectivity in Children and Young People with Autism: A Scoping Review (2022) · cites this paper as [38]
Aversion to texture is the most commonly reported sensory concern in children and young people with autism with food restriction.
“Aversion to texture is the most commonly reported concern, [36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45]”
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- Authors
- Laud, R. B., Girolami, P. A., Boscoe, J. H., & Gulotta, C. S.
- Affiliations
- Kennedy Krieger Institute (US)
- Corresponding author
- Laud, Rinita B.
- Venue
- Behavior Modification
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2009-09
- Volume
- 33
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 520-536
- ISSN
- 0145-4455 (ISSN-L)
- 1552-4167
- OpenAlex
- W2062888841
- Cited by
- 126
- References
- 40
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- FWCI
- 3.71
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Behavior Modification (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, feeding difficulties, behavior analysis, treatment outcomes, long-term treatment outcomes, maintenance of treatment gains, children
- MeSH terms
- Analysis of Variance, Autistic Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Child, Child, Preschool, Eating, Feeding Behavior, Female, Humans, Male, Patient Care Team, Treatment Outcome, Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood
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