Atypical sensory functions and eating behaviors among adults on the autism spectrum: One‐on‐one interviews

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asmita Singh ◽  
Han‐Seok Seo
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Sensory Functions

A Literature Review of Eating Behaviors and Nutrient Intake of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-132
Author(s):  
Jiyeon Park ◽  
Yuri Kim ◽  
Sukhyang Lee ◽  
Yuri Kim ◽  
Jieun Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

The development of the Sensory Processing, Aberrant Mealtime Behavior, Motor Inventory for Eating (SAMIE) in children with an ASD

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 268-281
Author(s):  
Nicole Atkins Withrow ◽  
Leticia Alvidrez
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Mealtime Behavior ◽  
Set Up

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive eating screening inventory named the Sensory Processing, Aberrant Mealtime Behaviors, Motor, Inventory for Eating (SAMIE). The SAMIE will accurately screen nutritional risk by identifying the four primary domains that affect eating in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Design/methodology/approach The development of the questions was executed in three steps. First, a review of the literature was conducted. Second, expert opinion was acquired which was critical in developing the questions. Third, ten think-aloud protocols were set up to simplify the first draft. Prior to the pilot study, four participants were recruited to complete the SAMIE online. Findings A total of 162 participants completed the online demographic questionnaire and the SAMIE. Overall, participants did not differ between groups for demographic characteristics, BMI status and dietary intake. After conducting a series of statistical tests, results illustrated that the SAMIE is a valid measure to screen nutritional risk in children with ASD. Practical implications Due to the complexities of problematic eating behaviors in ASD, there is a need for a comprehensive screening inventory that encompasses the four domains that impact eating in an ASD. These domains have been identified as, namely, aberrant mealtime behavior, eating skills, dietary intake, and sensory processing and have yet to be utilized collectively to screen for nutritional risk in children with ASD. Originality/value The SAMIE is a novel eating screening inventory that will standardize the methodology for screening nutritional risk that can be used in clinical, community and research settings.

Increased emotional eating behaviors in children with autism: Sex differences and links with dietary variety

Autism ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 136236132094208
Author(s):  
Gregory L Wallace ◽  
Emily Richard ◽  
Alexandra Wolff ◽  
Monica Nadeau ◽  
Nancy Zucker
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Typically Developing Children

Although food selectivity and so-called “picky” eating are well documented in autism spectrum disorder, emotion-linked eating has rarely been investigated. This study examined emotion-linked over- and under-eating based on parent ratings of these behaviors in 4- to 17-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder ( n = 190) as compared to same-age typically developing children ( n = 119). Children with autism spectrum disorder were rated as exhibiting both more emotional over-eating and more emotional under-eating behaviors than their typically developing peers. Furthermore, while sex differences in these emotional eating behaviors were not observed in the typically developing children, girls with autism spectrum disorder were rated as experiencing more emotional over-eating behaviors than boys with autism spectrum disorder. Finally, among all children with autism spectrum disorder, emotional over-eating was linked with increased consumption of sweet foods and decreased consumption of vegetables. These findings have implications for better understanding eating habits in children with autism spectrum disorder and suggest that emotional eating behaviors might have both immediate and downstream health impacts. Lay abstract Although “picky” eating is well documented in autism spectrum disorder, emotional eating has rarely been investigated. This study examined emotional over- and under-eating based on parent ratings of these behaviors in 4- to 17-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder ( n = 190) as compared to same-age typically developing children ( n = 119). Children with autism spectrum disorder were rated as exhibiting both more emotional over-eating and more emotional under-eating behaviors than their typically developing peers. Furthermore, while sex differences in these emotional eating behaviors were not observed in the typically developing children, girls with autism spectrum disorder were rated as experiencing more emotional over-eating behaviors than boys with autism spectrum disorder. Finally, among all children with autism spectrum disorder, emotional over-eating was linked with increased consumption of sweet foods and decreased consumption of vegetables. These findings have implications for better understanding eating habits in children with autism spectrum disorder and suggest that emotional eating behaviors might have both immediate and downstream health impacts.

Child Eating Behaviors and Caregiver Feeding Practices in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 488-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja V. E. Kral ◽  
Margaret C. Souders ◽  
Victoria H. Tompkins ◽  
Adriane M. Remiker ◽  
Whitney T. Eriksen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Child Eating ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Child Eating Behaviors

Eating disorders and autism spectrum: links and risks

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Barbara Carpita ◽  
Dario Muti ◽  
Ivan Mirko Cremone ◽  
Andrea Fagiolini ◽  
Liliana Dell’Osso
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Autistic Traits ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Feeding And Eating Disorders ◽  
Abnormal Eating ◽  
Multifactorial Approach

Abstract In the last decades, increasing attention has been provided to socio-cultural and neurobiological factors involved in the psychopathology of feeding and eating disorders (FED), encouraging a multifactorial approach. In this framework, several authors stressed an association between FED and other kinds of psychiatric disorders from both a psychopathological and a neurobiological point of view. In particular, many promising contributions are focusing on the possible link between FED and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Growing interest about this association rose from the frequently reported evidence of ASD-like traits amongst FED patients and abnormal eating behaviors amongst patients with ASD. This narrative review overview aims to summarize the most relevant findings about the overlap between different kinds of FED and the autism spectrum, taking into account the most recent hypotheses about the psychopathology of both these conditions. While most of the studies focused on anorexia nervosa, both ASD and autistic traits seem to be detectable also in other kinds of FED. In addition, the recently increased interest toward a dimensional approach to psychopathology led to progressively broadening the concept of ASD, focusing on its subthreshold and gender-specific manifestations and on its link with other psychiatric conditions, including FED. Globally the studies summarized here provide further support to theoretical models featuring a neurodevelopmental approach for mental disorders. In particular, FED have been conceptualized as a possible psychopathological trajectory of a neurodevelopmental alteration, toward which female gender would act as one of many predisposing factors.

scholarly journals Fussy Eating among Children and Their Parents: Associations in Parent-Child Dyads, in a Sample of Children with and without Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2196
Author(s):  
Sigrun Thorsteinsdottir ◽  
Annemarie Olsen ◽  
Anna S. Olafsdottir
Keyword(s):  
Neurodevelopmental Disorders ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Feeding Styles ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Fussy Eating

Parents are important agents in shaping children’s eating habits. However, the associations between children’s and parents’ eating behaviors are complex and may be convoluted for various reasons, such as parenting feeding styles, stressful mealtimes, and children’s neurodevelopmental disorders (ND), such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this study was to analyze associations between parents and their children’s fussy eating, in a cross-sectional sample of children, with and without ND. Ninety-seven parents answered screening questionnaires prior to an intervention study. Associations were investigated using two-way ANOVAs and chi-square analyses. Overall, children with ND accepted fewer food items and consumed unhealthier foods more frequently than children without ND. Fussy eating parents had children who accepted fewer food items and consumed unhealthier foods more frequently than children whose parents were not fussy eaters. Interaction effects were not significant. A higher proportion of fussy eating parents, than non-fussy eating parents, had children who had difficulties with combined foods and hidden ingredients. The findings highlight the need for further investigation into the relationships between parents’ influence on their children’s eating behavior and food consumption, as well as possible reciprocal impacts.

Feasibility of a virtual nutrition intervention for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132110511
Author(s):  
Acadia W Buro ◽  
Heewon L Gray ◽  
Russell S Kirby ◽  
Jennifer Marshall ◽  
Mikaela Strange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Adolescents With Autism ◽  
Culinary Education ◽  
The Impact

Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are at increased risk of unhealthy eating behaviors and obesity. This study examined feasibility of a virtual implementation of Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education, an 8-week nutrition intervention based on social cognitive theory that addresses autism spectrum disorder–specific eating behaviors and food environment challenges. The implementation process was measured with fidelity checklists, engagement records, and field notes. Feasibility of virtually assessing adolescents’ outcomes (food frequency questionnaire, psychosocial survey, height, and weight) was also evaluated. Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder aged 12–21 years were recruited through a local community partner. Six groups (n = 27; group size ranged 2–7) participated. Univariate data analyses were performed. Mean lesson attendance was 88%, participation was 3.5/4 (4 = Frequently), homework completion was 51.9%, fidelity was 98.9%, and technical difficulty prevalence was 0.4/2 (2 = Major technical difficulties). Assessment completion rate was 100% (98.9%–100%) at baseline and 92.6%–96.3% (99.5%–100%) at post-intervention. Data quality was high for 88% of food frequency questionnaires and 100% of psychosocial surveys. Findings suggest that a virtual implementation and evaluation of Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education was feasible. Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education may be implemented virtually to reach diverse populations of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Future research should examine the impact of the intervention on dietary behavior and obesity outcomes. Lay abstract Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are at an increased risk of unhealthy eating behaviors and obesity compared to their typically developing peers. Many nutrition interventions for this population focus on improving autism spectrum disorder symptoms or managing weight rather than addressing participants’ healthy eating self-efficacy. The purpose of this study was to examine a virtual implementation of a new intervention for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education. We used fidelity checklists, engagement records, and field notes to measure implementation. We also examined the feasibility of assessing outcome measures, including a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), psychosocial survey, height, and weight. We recruited adolescents with autism spectrum disorder aged 12–21 years. Six groups of 2–7 adolescents (27 total) participated in the intervention and pre-/post-intervention measurements. Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education consisted of eight weekly lessons: exploring taste, flavor, and texture; mealtimes and rules; food groups and nutrients; moderation; beverages; cooking; well-being; sustaining healthy eating habits. The virtual implementation was feasible based on lesson attendance, participation, homework completion, fidelity, and prevalence of technical difficulties. Evaluation was also feasible based on response rate, completion, and data quality for the food frequency questionnaire, psychosocial survey, and height and weight measurements. Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education may be used in virtual settings to reach diverse populations of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Future research is needed to evaluate the impact of Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education on dietary behavior and obesity outcomes.

scholarly journals Studi kualitatif faktor yang mempengaruhi orang tua dalam pemberian makan anak autis

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-108
Author(s):  
Rusda Camelia ◽  
Hartanti Sandi Wijayanti ◽  
Choirun Nissa
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Purchasing Power ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Limited Food ◽  
Family Supports ◽  
Dietary Food

Background: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have problem in metabolism which makes them have limited food intake. The implementation of the diet is influenced by eating behaviors in children with ASD and parents in feeding children.Objective: This study was to analyze eating behaviors and factors influencing parents on child’s feeding.Methods: This quallitative study was using in-dept interviews to parents as informants. Observations related to children's eating habits and behaviors also conducted in this study. FFQ was also conducted to measure gluten and casein consumptions. The retrieval of subjects through purposive sampling based on inclusion criteria, there was 8 children with ASD aged 6-14 years old with their care taker as informans who were willing to join this study. Results: Children with ASD have unique food preferention and able to expres hunger and satiety amid the limitatins of social interaction. Gluten intake is more often consumed (26,63 times/week) than casein (5,25 times/week). 25% parents are implementating the diet and based on knowledges, obey the doctor or terapies, improve children’s behavioral experiences after diet, motivation, skills in processing food diets, purchasing power, and family supports. Parents are not implementating the diet because of children’s responses, informant’s worries, sibling behaviors who offer non-dietary food, limited dietary food in arround, and limited time to process dietary food.Conclusion: Eating behaviors’s subject is related to parent’s feeding. Feeding by informants are influenced by children’s responses, knowledges, attitudes, experiences and motivations, skills, purchasing power, availability of food, sibling behaviors, time, and family supports. Knowledges, motivations, and family support were the most important factors in feeding children with autism.

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