Case report: Multicomponent intervention for severe food selectivity in autism spectrum disorder: a single case study
Food selectivity is common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The treatment used can be invasive and difficult to implement, necessitating the exploration of multicomponent approaches. This study presents the case of a 9-year-old autistic girl with severe food selectivity, who ate excl...
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| author | Roberta Maggio Laura Turriziani Silvana Suraniti Maria Graziano Santina Patanè Anna Maria Randazzo Claudio Passantino Marcella Di Cara Angelo Quartarone Francesca Cucinotta |
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| description | Food selectivity is common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The treatment used can be invasive and difficult to implement, necessitating the exploration of multicomponent approaches. This study presents the case of a 9-year-old autistic girl with severe food selectivity, who ate exclusively liquid and semi-solid foods. A multicomponent intervention protocol was developed, including stimulus fading and positive reinforcement techniques, to increase acceptance of new textures and foods. Treatment sessions showed significant improvement in acceptance of semi-solid and novel foods, with a reduction in problem behaviors associated with mealtime. This study suggests that a multicomponent intervention can significantly improve food acceptance and reduce mealtime distress, proving to be a practical and effective treatment strategy in an autistic child. The intervention led to an increase in food acceptance and a reduction in mealtime-related distress, potentially improving the child and family’s quality of life. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ce83d42f5a8443c3ab2d4f4e1822f2d62024-11-11T04:36:48ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychiatry1664-06402024-11-011510.3389/fpsyt.2024.14553561455356Case report: Multicomponent intervention for severe food selectivity in autism spectrum disorder: a single case studyRoberta Maggio0Laura Turriziani1Silvana Suraniti2Maria Graziano3Santina Patanè4Anna Maria Randazzo5Claudio Passantino6Marcella Di Cara7Angelo Quartarone8Francesca Cucinotta9Center for Autism "Dopo di noi", Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Messina, ItalyCenter for Autism "Dopo di noi", Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Messina, ItalyPsychoeducational Service for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disability, Società Cooperativa Sociale "I Corrieri dell'Oasi", Troina, ItalyCooperativa dalla Luna, Bari, ItalyDepartment of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry (DSM-UOCNPIA), Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Messina, Messina, ItalyDepartment of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry (DSM-UOCNPIA), Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Messina, Messina, ItalyCenter for Autism "Dopo di noi", Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Messina, ItalyIstituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, Messina, ItalyIstituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, Messina, ItalyIstituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, Messina, ItalyFood selectivity is common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The treatment used can be invasive and difficult to implement, necessitating the exploration of multicomponent approaches. This study presents the case of a 9-year-old autistic girl with severe food selectivity, who ate exclusively liquid and semi-solid foods. A multicomponent intervention protocol was developed, including stimulus fading and positive reinforcement techniques, to increase acceptance of new textures and foods. Treatment sessions showed significant improvement in acceptance of semi-solid and novel foods, with a reduction in problem behaviors associated with mealtime. This study suggests that a multicomponent intervention can significantly improve food acceptance and reduce mealtime distress, proving to be a practical and effective treatment strategy in an autistic child. The intervention led to an increase in food acceptance and a reduction in mealtime-related distress, potentially improving the child and family’s quality of life.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1455356/fullapplied behavior analysisfeeding disordersfood selectivityautism spectrum disorderrehabilitationintervention |
| spellingShingle | Roberta Maggio Laura Turriziani Silvana Suraniti Maria Graziano Santina Patanè Anna Maria Randazzo Claudio Passantino Marcella Di Cara Angelo Quartarone Francesca Cucinotta Case report: Multicomponent intervention for severe food selectivity in autism spectrum disorder: a single case study Frontiers in Psychiatry applied behavior analysis feeding disorders food selectivity autism spectrum disorder rehabilitation intervention |
| title | Case report: Multicomponent intervention for severe food selectivity in autism spectrum disorder: a single case study |
| title_full | Case report: Multicomponent intervention for severe food selectivity in autism spectrum disorder: a single case study |
| title_fullStr | Case report: Multicomponent intervention for severe food selectivity in autism spectrum disorder: a single case study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Case report: Multicomponent intervention for severe food selectivity in autism spectrum disorder: a single case study |
| title_short | Case report: Multicomponent intervention for severe food selectivity in autism spectrum disorder: a single case study |
| title_sort | case report multicomponent intervention for severe food selectivity in autism spectrum disorder a single case study |
| topic | applied behavior analysis feeding disorders food selectivity autism spectrum disorder rehabilitation intervention |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1455356/full |
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