A Little PEP Goes a Long Way in the Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 26-37
Author(s):  
Teresa Boggs ◽  
Neina Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Feeding Disorders ◽  
Food Refusal ◽  
Feeding Disorder ◽  
Pediatric Feeding Disorders ◽  
Novel Foods ◽  
Pediatric Feeding

Feeding disorder in young children is a growing concern, particularly feeding challenges with sensory and/or behavioral underpinning. These feeding disorders are characterized by food refusal, anxiety when presented with novel foods, failure to advance to textured foods, and inappropriate mealtime behaviors. The Positive Eating Program (PEP) was developed to remediate feeding disorders by providing rich experiences in food vocabulary, positive sensory nonfood and food activities, and structured and predictable through trials.

scholarly journals Symptoms of pediatric feeding disorders among individuals with 3q29 deletion syndrome

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Addam J. Wawrzonek ◽  
T. Lindsey Burrell ◽  
William Sharp ◽  
Scott E. Gillespie ◽  
Rebecca Pollak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Failure To Thrive ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Deletion Syndrome ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Feeding Disorders ◽  
Pediatric Feeding Disorders ◽  
Remediation Strategies ◽  
Pediatric Feeding

Objective: To evaluate symptoms of pediatric feeding disorders in a sample of individuals with 3q29 Deletion Syndrome. Previous research has found that individuals with 3q29 deletion syndrome (3q29Del) may experience elevated feeding concerns in early childhood; however, the specificity of these feeding concerns in this pediatric population is not well understood. Methods: We compared individuals with 3q29Del (n = 60) to matched controls (n = 59) using an 11-item survey that assessed commonly reported symptoms associated with pediatric feeding disorders. An exploratory analysis also examined individuals with 3q29Del with and without a comorbid autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Results: Caregivers of 3q29Del cases reported higher incidences of feeding concerns on all 11 items included in the survey. This included statistically significant differences in food refusal behaviors, rejection of one or more food group, and a history of failure to thrive. Parents of children with comorbid autism were more likely to report concerns regarding rejection of one or more food group compared to children with 3q29Del without autism. Conclusions: Results suggest individuals with 3q29Del experience increased symptoms of pediatric feeding disorders. Future research should include a more thorough multidisciplinary evaluation to further document the severity and identify optimal remediation strategies.

scholarly journals Family-centered Outcomes that Matter Most to Parents: A Pediatric Feeding Disorders Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 270-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meg Simione ◽  
Anna Nicole Dartley ◽  
Christine Cooper-Vince ◽  
Victoria Martin ◽  
Christopher Hartnick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Feeding Disorders ◽  
Pediatric Feeding Disorders ◽  
Pediatric Feeding ◽  
Family Centered

Evaluation of a finger prompt variation in the treatment of pediatric feeding disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 956-972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Kate Rubio ◽  
Valerie M. Volkert ◽  
Heather Farling ◽  
William G. Sharp
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Disorders ◽  
Pediatric Feeding Disorders ◽  
Pediatric Feeding
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