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Feeding Difficulties Among Children With Special Needs: A Cross-Sectional Study From India

Bhuvaneswari Manikandan1, Keren Gloria J1, Reema Samuel1

  • 1Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|November 15, 2022
PubMed

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Children with special needs often have feeding difficulties due to oromotor deficits. These deficits correlate with feeding behavior problems, impacting their occupational performance and participation in mealtimes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric feeding disorders
  • Occupational therapy
  • Child development

Background:

  • Feeding deficits impact occupational performance in children with special needs.
  • Understanding the interplay of oromotor skills, behavior, and caregiver perception is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the relationship between oromotor deficits, feeding-related behavior problems, and caregiver perception in children with special needs.
  • To identify specific feeding challenges faced by children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Correlational study design.
  • Inclusion of 79 children with neurodevelopmental disorders (ages 2-12) and their caregivers.
  • Utilized the Behavioral Pediatric Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS) and Schedule for Oromotor Assessment (SOMA).

Main Results:

  • Over half the sample exhibited skill deficits and behavioral problems related to feeding.
  • Significant correlation found between oromotor deficits and feeding behavior problems across various food consistencies.
  • Children with special needs demonstrate impaired participation in feeding activities.

Conclusions:

  • Oromotor deficits are linked to feeding behavior problems in children with special needs.
  • Addressing body system deficits alongside parental and cultural factors is essential for optimizing feeding performance.
  • Interventions should consider a holistic approach to improve feeding participation and occupational performance.

Keywords:
activities of daily livingautismcerebral palsychildrenoccupational therapy

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