Food selectivity — defined as the consumption of a highly restricted range of foods based on texture, color, flavor, temperature, brand, or presentation — is one of the most common and clinically significant feeding concerns encountered in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Estimates suggest that feeding problems affect between 46 and 89 percent of children with ASD, with food selectivity being the most frequently reported concern, far exceeding rates observed in the general pediatric population.
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Join Free →Read the following article and pass a 6-question quiz on it: Chawner, L. R., Blundell-Birtill, P., & Hetherington, M. M. (2019). Interventions for increasing acceptance of new foods among children and adults with developmental disorders: A systematic review.Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 3504-3525. To earn credit, you will be required to read the article and pass a 6-question quiz about it. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed, but you will not receive exactly the same questions each time. People with developmental disorders (DD) often display high levels of selective eating, which can result in micronutrient deficiencies. It is therefore essential to explore ways to increase dietary variety in this population. To identify different types of interventions promoting increased acceptance of new foods or dietary variety for DD populations and to determine their effectiveness. Thirty-six studies met criteria for inclusion in the review. Twenty-two types of intervention were identified with 34 studies being reported as efective and 33 of these incorporating components drawn from learning theory. Multicomponent interventions centered on operant conditioning, systematic desensitisation and changes to environment and familial practices were reported as efective for individuals. There are no reviews yet.
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