Sensory Snack Time: A School-Based Intervention Addressing Food Selectivity in Autistic Children

摘要: Difficulties with diet and mealtimes, often exacerbated by food selectivity have been highlighted as priority areas of support parents autistic children. There is a large body evidence noting the significant relationship between sensory differences greater in individuals on autism spectrum. In order to address needs expressed present study examined effect whole class, based feeding intervention carried out special school setting that was integrated into part daily routine. The sought become self-sustaining minimal financial time costs. total 23 pupils aged 4-10 took Sensory Snack Time intervention. Results indicated ate wider variety foods displayed significantly reduced selectivity, distressed mealtime behaviours refusal following twelve-week Furthermore, successfully everyday practice implemented existing staff. Further research necessary qualify precise impact had supporting manage aversions examine potential for be generalised main meals different settings, such pupils’ homes.