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Feeding problems among children with autism in a clinical population in India

Jewel Elias Crasta1, Tanya Elizabeth Benjamin, Ann Patricia Catherine Suresh

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|November 22, 2014
PubMed

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Children with autism experience more severe feeding problems (FP) and disruptive mealtime behaviors compared to those with intellectual disability (ID). Sensory processing is significantly linked to feeding issues in both groups.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Sensory Processing Research

Background:

  • Feeding problems (FP) are common in children with developmental disabilities.
  • Understanding the link between FP and sensory processing is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the prevalence and characteristics of FP in children with autism and intellectual disability (ID).
  • To investigate the relationship between FP and sensory processing in these populations.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving children aged 3-10 years with autism (N=41) and ID (N=56).
  • Utilized the Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory, Sensory Profile Questionnaire, and developmental/intelligence scales.
  • Employed bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of FP was 61% in autism and 46.4% in ID.
  • Children with autism exhibited more severe FP, disruptive mealtime behaviors, and food over-selectivity.
  • Significant associations were found between FP and sensory processing dimensions in both groups, even after controlling for confounders.

Conclusions:

  • Mandatory assessment of FP is recommended for all children with developmental disabilities.
  • Multimodal, multidisciplinary interventions are necessary for addressing identified feeding problems.
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