A survey of practice for clinicians working with children with autism spectrum disorders and feeding difficulties
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The aim of this study was to document information from allied health clinicians about children on their caseload with autism spectrum disorders and feeding difficulties. An electronic survey was disseminated to clinicians working with this group around Australia, where 150 responses were returned and 96 were able to be analysed. Variability in responses was observed for service delivery models, frequency of input, referral reasons, and intervention choices. The majority of respondents identified limited-to-average knowledge of feeding therapy options for this population. Clinician confidence was significantly correlated with perceived therapy success. Results of the survey suggest a need for clinical guidelines in the area to direct practice. Low levels of clinician confidence and perceived therapy success also highlight a need for ongoing research and training.
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Sensitivity to taste, temperature, type, colour, and appearance have also been described in children and young people with autism with food restriction.
“although sensitivity to taste, temperature, type, colour, and appearance have also been described.36,37,[39][40][41]44,[46][47][48]”
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 [39]
Oral nutritional supplements can be a useful way to ensure adequate intake of macro- and micronutrients for those not getting enough food to meet calorific or nutritional needs.
“For those not getting enough food to meet calorific or nutritional needs, oral nutritional supplements can be a useful way to ensure the adequate intake of macro-and micronutrients.39,42,74”
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 [39]
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- Authors
- Marshall, J., Hill, R. J., & Dodrill, P.
- Affiliations
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Marshall, Jeanne
- Venue
- International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2013-04-12
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 279-285
- ISSN
- 1441-7049 (ISSN-L)
- 1754-9507
- 1754-9515
- OpenAlex
- W2112516498
- Cited by
- 32
- References
- 22
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 1.42
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, feeding difficulties, feeding therapy, allied health professionals, clinician knowledge, clinician confidence, service delivery models, referral, clinical guidelines, children
- MeSH terms
- Allied Health Personnel, Child, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Data Collection, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood
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