Validation of the Brief Assessment of Mealtime Behavior in Children (BAMBIC) for children in a non-clinical sample

Seiverling, Laura; Williams, KA Kevin; Hendy, Helen M.; Adams, Kelly; Fernández, Ana; Alaimo, Christina; Anderson, Kisha; Galeano, Vanessa; Yamazaki, Hiro; Yusupova, Stella; Hart, Sadie

doi:10.1080/02739615.2014.979925

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“…A benefit of the current study is that more detail regarding the prevalence of early feeding problems seen in the ASD population were gathered compared with previous retrospective chart reviews during which parents reported mostly whether early feeding problems were present or absent (Dominick et al, 2007; Olsson et al, 2013). Furthermore, results also suggest that male children are more likely to have feeding problems than female children—a finding supporting past research that has found males tend to show more feeding problems than females, separately and apart from their greater tendency to have ASD (Seiverling et al, 2016). The present study also gathered information on food overstuffing, a feeding problem that has not been examined in children with ASD, but which may be especially common in children with motor delays (Field et al, 2003; Reilly, Skuse, & Poblete, 1996).…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Finally, few studies examining prevalence and onset of feeding problems in children with and without developmental disabilities have looked at demographic variables or child characteristics known to be associated with early feeding problems. Past research suggests that low neighborhood income (Janssen, Boyce, Simpson, & Pickett, 2006) as well as male gender and younger age (Seiverling et al, 2016) may be associated with various eating problems in children.…”

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Prevalence of Feeding Problems in Young Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Chart Review Study

Seiverling

Towle

Hendy

et al. 2018

Journal of Early Intervention

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Feeding problems are known to be an important clinical issue for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but the majority of studies on this topic have been carried out on children preschool age and older. It is important to understand whether these difficulties begin prior to age 3 years, as well as what parameters are important to study for both assessment and intervention. The present study used an early intervention chart abstraction method to examine prevalence of feeding problems in children below 3 years of age with ASD compared with those evaluated for non-ASD language delays (LD). Prevalence of feeding problems detected by speech therapists and psychologists was higher for the ASD group than for the comparison group, with the ASD group showing more food selectivity by texture (23.1% vs. 7.1%), more food selectivity by type (24.4% vs. 11.8%), more new food refusal (10.3% vs. 0%), and more food overstuffing (14.1% vs. 3.5%). We also examined the relationship between the total number of four feeding problems and child characteristics/demographics (ASD or LD diagnosis, gender, age of first evaluation, neighborhood income). Significantly more feeding problems were seen for children with ASD. As well, feeding problems were more prevalent for males. Associations between feeding problems and the other variables, as well as interactions, were not significant.

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Prevalence of Feeding Problems in Young Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Chart Review Study

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Towle

Hendy

et al. 2018

Journal of Early Intervention

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“…The present study’s measurement of one BAMBIC subscale (Limited Variety) was also problematic because its internal reliability values were below the traditionally expected .70, with Cronbach’s α = .43 at pre-intervention and .63 at post-intervention. This finding is not consistent with previous studies examining the psychometrics of the BAMBIC measure, which found internal reliability values well above .70 (Hendy et al, 2013; Seiverling et al, 2016) and warrants future research. The present study, as far as we are aware, is the first to use the BAMBIC subscales as outcome measures in evaluating IIBT effectiveness.…”

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Improvements in Children’s Feeding Behavior after Intensive Interdisciplinary Behavioral Treatment: Comparisons by Developmental and Medical Status

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This study examined changes in child mealtime behavior, diet variety, and family mealtime environment after intensive interdisciplinary behavioral treatment (IIBT) for 52 children referred to a day treatment feeding program. Children fell into three developmental status groups including autism spectrum disorder ( n = 16), other special needs ( n = 19), and no special needs ( n = 17), with some having no known medical problems ( n = 22) and some having gastrointestinal, cardiopulmonary, and/or endocrine-metabolic problems ( n = 28). At pre-intervention and post-intervention, caregivers completed the About Your Child’s Eating scale, the Brief Assessment of Mealtime Behavior in Children, and a food preference inventory of 70 common foods (20 fruits, 23 vegetables, 12 proteins, 8 grains, 7 dairy). Mixed-factor 2 × 3 ANOVAs compared each of the 11 feeding outcomes across the two study phases (pre-, post-intervention) for the three developmental status groups. All feeding outcomes except fruit acceptance showed significant improvements from pre- to post-intervention, with no main effects for developmental status, and no interaction effects. Additionally, mixed-factor 2 × 2 ANOVAs compared each of the 11 feeding outcomes across the two study phases (pre-, post-intervention) for children with and without medical problems. All feeding outcomes except fruit acceptance showed significant improvements from pre- to post-intervention, with no main effects for medical status, and no interaction effects. Present results suggest that IIBT is effective for improving a number of children’s feeding problems, regardless of their developmental or medical status.

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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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“…The scale comprises three distinct dimensions with 10 items: limited variety, food refusal, and disruptive behaviour. Scoring varies by the groups (the group with ASD, the TD group, and those with special needs) on these three dimensions (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

Öz

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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Validation of the Brief Assessment of Mealtime Behavior in Children (BAMBIC) for children in a non-clinical sample

Cited by 8 publications

References 16 publications

Prevalence of Feeding Problems in Young Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Chart Review Study

Prevalence of Feeding Problems in Young Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Chart Review Study

Improvements in Children’s Feeding Behavior after Intensive Interdisciplinary Behavioral Treatment: Comparisons by Developmental and Medical Status

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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