Survey on dysfunctional eating behavior in adult persons with intellectual disability living in the community

The diagnosis of eating disorders in adults with learning disabilities: Conceptualisation and implications for clinical practice

“…Poor appetite appears to be common in people with LD and food refusal is prevalent across all ages (Hove, 2007;Matson, Cooper, Mayville, & Gonzalez, 2006). Matson et al (2006) found no difference in food refusal across levels of LD but greater social skills deficits were associated with food refusal.…”

“…Danford & Huber, 1981;Hove, 2004Hove, , 2007 or investigated specific presentations (e.g. Danford & Huber, 1982;Dymek & Le Grange, 2002) in adults with LD.…”

“…Other reported bingeeating characteristics include excessive food seeking and stealing, rapid consumption and continuous eating, (Hove, 2007;O'Brien & Whitehouse, 1990). However, whether these behaviours are secondary to physical illness, other psychiatric disorders (e.g.…”

“…Felstrom et al, 2005;Matson et al, 1991). Criteria designed specifically for use with people with LD have only been employed in two studies (Felstrom et al, 2005;Hove, 2007) and some reports may not even truly represent disordered eating (e.g. McGrother et al, 1996).…”

“…These differences make comparison between studies difficult (e.g. Hove's (2007). Variations in methodology may reflect attempts to define the range of disturbed eating behaviours observed in people with LD but also present a problem for clinicians attempting to understand the prevalence and presentation of ED.…”