Parent Training for Feeding Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Initial Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have feeding and mealtime problems. To address these, we conducted a pilot randomized trial of a new 11-session, individually delivered parent training program that integrated behavioral strategies and nutritional guidance (PT-F).

Methods

Forty-two young children (age: 2 to 7-11 years) with ASD and feeding problems were assigned to 11 sessions of PT-F intervention over 20 weeks or a waitlist control. Outcomes included attendance, parent satisfaction, therapist fidelity, and preliminary assessments of child and parent outcomes.

Results

Of the 21 PT-F families, attendance was high (85%) as was parent satisfaction (94% would recommend to others). Treatment fidelity was also high (97%-therapist integrity; 94%-par

SUBMITTER: Johnson CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6365095 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature