Impact of Selective Eating on Social Domains Among Transition-Age Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study.
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Abstract | :
Food selectivity is a common feeding problem among autistic children. The objective of this qualitative study was to explore the impact of selective eating on key social domains-with family, peers, and in other social situations-of transition-age autistic youth who self-identified as being food selective. Interviews were conducted with 20 autistic youth ages 18-23 years. Data were analyzed using descriptive and thematic coding. Participants had developed a range of strategies to cope with their food selectivity, and although some expressed concerns, they did not feel that it had a major impact on social situations. A responsive approach to supporting such youth would likely involve recognizing the effort and skills that the youth have already developed around this issue. |
Year of Publication | :
2020
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Journal | :
Journal of autism and developmental disorders
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Volume | :
50
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Issue | :
8
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Number of Pages | :
2902-2912
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ISSN Number | :
0162-3257
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URL | :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04397-4
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DOI | :
10.1007/s10803-020-04397-4
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Short Title | :
J Autism Dev Disord
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