Psychometric properties of the screening tool of feeding problems (STEP) in Turkish children with ASD

Meral, Bekir Fatih; Fidan, Ahmet

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2014.01.008

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“…It is widely accepted that the body mass index is not associated with emotional undereating (Webber et al, 2009). The results indicated that children with ASD exhibited more food refusal behaviours than TD children, which was suggested by the previous research (Hendy et al, 2013; Meral, 2017; Meral & Fidan, 2014; Seiverling et al, 2016). Food refusal, such as food expulsion, keeping the mouth closed, crying, and tantrums, may result in the avoidance of all feeding situations (De Moor et al, 2007; Hendy et al, 2013; Seiverling et al, 2016).…”

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An investigation of the relationship between the eating behaviours of children with typical development and autism spectrum disorders and parent attitudes during mealtime eating behaviours and parent attitudes during mealtime

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Bayhan

2021

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Background Nutrition has significant importance in the course of growth and development in early childhood. Selective and fussy eating is prevalent among children with autism spectrum disorder and can have a profound impact on parents' mealtime actions. Aims The study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental mealtime actions and the eating behaviours of children aged 3–5 years with typical development (TD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods A total of 180 parents of children between 3 and 5 years in Ankara participated in the study; 90 were parents of children with TD, and 90 were parents of children with ASD. We measured the variables using the Brief Assessment of Mealtime Behaviour in Children (BAMBIC), Children's Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ), and Parent Mealtime Action Scale (PMAS). Results The results revealed that food refusal, disruptive behaviours, and limited variety in TD children were related to parental actions, such as the use of rewards. We also found a negative correlation between enjoyment of food and the use of rewards. Children with ASD displayed differences concerning food refusal, and their parents were found to prepare more special meals for them compared with children with TD. Conclusion Despite differences, the eating behaviours of children with TD and ASD show similarities in some cases. If a child has a low interest in eating, then their parents tend to be more insistent, use more rewards, and offer special meals. On the contrary, a child's high interest in eating harms such parental behaviours. Because an acknowledgement that a relationship exists between the eating behaviours of children and parental actions would make intervening to shape parental attitudes easier, it is recommended that future studies should be carried out to respond to the eating problems of children by working with parents.

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An investigation of the relationship between the eating behaviours of children with typical development and autism spectrum disorders and parent attitudes during mealtime eating behaviours and parent attitudes during mealtime

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Bayhan

2021

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“…CU traits were assessed using the Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits (ICU; Kimonis, Frick, Skeem, et al, 2008), a 24-item instrument that utilizes a 4-point Likert scale from 0 ( not at all true ) to 3 ( definitely true ) to indicate how accurately each statement describes them. The total ICU score has been consistently associated with antisocial behavior (Essau, Sasagawa, & Frick, 2006; Fanti, Frick, & Georgiou, 2009; Kimonis, Frick, Skeem, et al, 2008; Roose, Bijttebier, Decoene, Claes, & Frick, 2010) and negatively associated with prosocial behavior (Eremsoy, Karanci, & Berument, 2011) in adolescent samples. Within the current sample, the internal consistency for the ICU was adequate at both the 6-month and 12-month time points (Cronbach α = 0.78 and 0.79, respectively) and significantly correlated across time ( r = .66, p < .…”

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Understanding the link between exposure to violence and aggression in justice-involved adolescents

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The current study advanced research on the link between community violence exposure and aggression by comparing the effects of violence exposure on different functions of aggression and by testing four potential (i.e., callous-unemotional traits, consideration of others, impulse control, and anxiety) mediators of this relationship. Analyses were conducted in an ethnically/racially diverse sample of 1,216 male first-time juvenile offenders (M = 15.30 years, SD = 1.29). Our results indicated that violence exposure had direct effects on both proactive and reactive aggression 18 months later. The predictive link of violence exposure to proactive aggression was no longer significant after controlling for proactive aggression at baseline and the overlap with reactive aggression. In contrast, violence exposure predicted later reactive aggression even after controlling for baseline reactive aggression and the overlap with proactive aggression. Mediation analyses of the association between violence exposure and reactive aggression indicated indirect effects through all potential mediators, but the strongest indirect effect was through impulse control. The findings help to advance knowledge on the consequences of community violence exposure on justice-involved youth.

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“…The total STEP score ranges from 0 to 46: 0-7 = having no/minimal difficulties, 8-11 = having moderate difficulties and ≥12 = having severe difficulties. Meral & Fidan (2014) adapted the scale to Turkish.…”

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The relationship between the severity of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) in adults with IDDs and eating and drinking problems and nutritional status

Öztürk,

Yabanci Ayhan

2024

J intellect Disabil Res

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BackgroundAdults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) experience eating, drinking and swallowing problems, such as chewing problems, choking, gagging, coughing during eating, aspiration and rumination syndrome, which may lead to poor nutritional status. This study aimed to determine the relationship between IDD levels, eating, drinking and swallowing problems and nutritional status in adults with IDDs.MethodsThe sample consisted of 71 participants (37 men and 34 women) with a mean age of 22.5 ± 7 years (range 18–60 years). Professionals classified intellectual disability as mild, moderate or severe. The Screening Tool of Feeding Problems scale was applied to the caregivers of adults with IDDs to identify eating, drinking and swallowing problems. Dietary intake was assessed using a 24‐h dietary recall and a food and nutrition photograph catalogue. The researchers measured body weight, height and middle upper arm circumference. Body mass index was calculated. Four body mass index categories were determined: underweight (<18.5 kg/m2), normal weight (18.5–24.9 kg/m2), overweight (25.0–29.9 kg/m2) and obese (≥30 kg/m2). Chi‐squared tests were used to detect the relationship between IDD levels and eating and drinking problems, and analysis of variance tests were conducted to detect the relationship between IDD levels with anthropometric measurements and dietary intake.ResultsParticipants had mild (42.3%; n = 30), moderate (29.6%; n = 21) or severe IDD (28.2%; n = 20). They were underweight (12.7%; n = 9), normal weight (59.2%; n = 42) or overweight and/or obese (28.2%; n = 20). Participants with severe IDD had significantly higher Screening Tool of Feeding Problems ‘nutrition‐related behaviour’ and ‘eating and drinking skill deficit problem’ sub‐scale scores than those with mild IDD. However, the groups had no significant difference in ‘food refusal and selectivity’ sub‐scale scores. Participants with severe IDD also had anorexia prevalence similar to those with mild IDD. The groups did not significantly differ in anthropometric measurements, daily energy intake and macronutrient and micronutrient intake.ConclusionsWhile adults with severe IDD had more eating and drinking skill deficits (e.g. chewing problems and independent eating difficulties) and nutrition‐related behaviour problems than those with mild IDD, the eating, drinking and swallowing problems, which may critically affect their food intake, were similar to adults with mild IDD. The anthropometric measurements and energy and nutrient intakes of adults with severe IDD were not significantly different from those with mild IDD consistently. Findings indicate that nutritional deficiencies and nutritional behaviour problems may be avoidable in adults with IDDs.

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Psychometric properties of the screening tool of feeding problems (STEP) in Turkish children with ASD

Cited by 7 publications

References 39 publications

An investigation of the relationship between the eating behaviours of children with typical development and autism spectrum disorders and parent attitudes during mealtime eating behaviours and parent attitudes during mealtime

An investigation of the relationship between the eating behaviours of children with typical development and autism spectrum disorders and parent attitudes during mealtime eating behaviours and parent attitudes during mealtime

Understanding the link between exposure to violence and aggression in justice-involved adolescents

The relationship between the severity of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) in adults with IDDs and eating and drinking problems and nutritional status

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