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Ronit Saban-Bezalel1, Orit Stolar2, Esther Ben-Itzchak3
1Department of Communication Disorders, Bruckner Center for Autism Research, Ariel University, 40700, Ariel, Israel. Ronitsa@ariel.ac.il.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|February 13, 2025
Summary
Social settings significantly impact eating behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing (TD) children. Parents report more severe eating issues in both groups, especially in children with ASD.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Background:
- Eating problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing (TD) children.
- Social settings influence eating behaviors in TD children, but this is less studied in ASD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare parental and preschool teacher perspectives on eating habits in ASD and TD children.
- To investigate the impact of social settings on eating behaviors in children with ASD.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed parents and preschool teachers of children aged 29-81 months.
- Included 34 TD children and 31 children with ASD attending special education preschools.
Main Results:
- Parental reports indicated more severe eating problems than teacher reports for both groups.
- Eating problems were more pronounced in children with ASD compared to TD children.
- Findings suggest social settings influence eating behaviors in children with ASD.
Conclusions:
- Social settings significantly affect children's eating behaviors.
- Recognize variations in eating habits between home and preschool environments.
- Support and guidance are crucial for addressing parental concerns about children's eating.
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