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Validation of the Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI) Questionnaire

Kamila Castro1,2,3,4, Ingrid Schweigert Perry5, Gabriela Pachecho Ferreira5

  • 1Postgraduate Program in Child and Adolescent Health (PPGSCA), Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil. kamilacastrog@gmail.com.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|April 11, 2019
PubMed

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This study translated the Brief Autism Mealtime Behaviour Inventory (BAMBI) for Brazilian Portuguese-speaking children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This validated tool aids clinical assessment and parental guidance for feeding issues in ASD patients.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Feeding behavior problems are prevalent in up to 80% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • Parents increasingly report concerns regarding nutritional aspects in children with ASD.
  • A validated tool for assessing mealtime behaviors in ASD is crucial for clinical practice and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To translate and validate the Brief Autism Mealtime Behaviour Inventory (BAMBI) into Brazilian Portuguese.
  • To provide a culturally adapted instrument for evaluating feeding behaviors in Brazilian children with ASD.
  • To support clinical routine and parental interventions for ASD-related eating difficulties.

Main Methods:

  • Translation and cultural adaptation of the BAMBI questionnaire.
  • Validation study involving 410 participants (mean age 9.58 ± 1.2 years, 95% male).
  • Statistical analysis to confirm the psychometric properties of the translated instrument.

Main Results:

  • The BAMBI questionnaire was successfully translated and culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese.
  • The validation process confirmed the instrument's utility for assessing mealtime behaviors in children with ASD.
  • The study provides a reliable tool for structured evaluation within clinical settings.

Conclusions:

  • The Brazilian Portuguese version of the BAMBI is a valuable tool for clinicians assessing feeding behaviors in children with ASD.
  • This validated instrument facilitates structured evaluations and empowers parents with targeted interventions for eating problems.
  • Improved assessment and intervention for feeding issues can positively impact the nutritional status and overall well-being of children with ASD.

Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorderFeeding behavioursNutrition

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