Objective: Feeding concerns, primarily food selectivity, are commonly observed in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Prevalence rates suggest that at least half of autistic youth have feeding difficulties.
Methods: A retrospective chart review examining records of a large cohort of autistic children (N = 746) referred for ASD evaluation was conducted. Families completed a survey regarding feeding concerns in their children before a diagnostic evaluation.
Results: Post hoc analyses based on retrospective chart review revealed approximately 30% of caregivers reported significant difficulty feeding their child. Young age, food selectivity, and concerns about weight were associated with increased likelihood of reported feeding difficulties. There was clear overlap between overall feeding difficulties and specific food selectivity; however, 1 in 5 children whose caregivers did not report feeding difficulties endorsed food selectivity.
Conclusion: Findings highlight the need for multipronged approaches to screening to facilitate service prioritization by pediatric providers.
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School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
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Faculty of Medicine, Pelita Harapan University, Tangerang, Banten 15811, Indonesia.
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