Development and evaluation of<i>SENSE-ational Mealtimes</i>: a book for families with mealtime difficulties

Stapleton, Denise R.; Griffiths, Gillian; Sherriff, Jill

doi:10.1080/14635240.2013.834154

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“…The SENSE‐ational mealtimes is a resource written by occupational therapists and dietitians with information on the influence of sensation. This intervention aims to make parents more reflexive to their child's needs (Stapleton et al, 2013). Another approach, the sequential oral sensory (SOS) approach is currently used by occupational therapists and speech pathologists (Benson et al, 2013; Toomey & Ross, 2011).…”

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Picky eating in children: Current clinical trends, practices, and observations within the Australian health‐care context

Chilman

Meredith

Kennedy‐Behr

et al. 2023

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Background/aim Childhood picky eating occurs when there is limited intake or variety of food and/or unwillingness to try new foods. Within research settings, standardised assessments are used to describe picky eating behaviours in children. However, little is known about assessment practices of occupational therapists. Similarly, occupational therapy interventions for picky eating in the literature focus on; providing strategies for parents, and working with the child on self‐feeding skills. Despite this, interventions and strategies utilised by occupational therapists in clinical practice within an Australian health‐care context are unknown. This study examines Australian health professionals' observations of picky eating behaviours, the use of childhood picky eating assessments and interventions, and differences between occupational therapists and other professionals. Methods Health professionals (n = 179) were recruited through professional organisations, such as Occupational Therapy Australia. Participants completed an online survey between March and May 2021. Independent variables were reported using descriptive statistics, with logistic regression used to consider differences between occupational therapists and other health professionals. Conventional content analysis was used to analyse responses to open‐ended questions. Results The final sample included 109 eligible participants, with an average of 8.5 years working with picky eaters. Results indicated picky eating behaviours aligned with those reported in the literature. Participants relied on clinical observations and workplace designed assessments. The most common interventions were education, coaching, and the sequential oral sensory approach to feeding. Occupational therapy participants were significantly more likely than other health professional participants to report always using coaching and education. Conclusion Although few health professionals used standardised or validated assessments, the use of education and coaching by occupational therapists aligned with the literature. Results highlight the need for more rigorous investigation to determine the sensitivity of current assessments to differentiate between clinical and typical picky eating, and the effectiveness of interventions for childhood picky eating.

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