Parent training program for feeding difficulties in children with autism
Tests a parent-led program for feeding problems in children with autism.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Evaluation of the Effect of a Psychological Program for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Feeding Difficulties
Key facts
- Where
- Esplugues de Llobregat, SpainSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 3 and 8 years old?
Source: NCT06108583, who can take part
Where in Spain
- Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Hospital Sant Joan de DéuEsplugues de Llobregat, SpainTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Fundació Sant Joan de Déu
- Trial code
- NCT06108583
- Record updated
- 27 April 2025
- Original description
Feeding difficulties are frequent in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The main goal of this project was to develop TEAlimento, a behavioral program for children ages 3-8 with ASD and feeding difficulties. The intervention combines parent training in group and individual sessions, as well as group sessions with children. The second goal was to conduct a pilot study to evaluate the effect of the program.Read full original descriptionShow less
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Mixed (Multifamily Group) Psychological Intervention Program for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Feeding Difficulties (ASD+FD)
Feeding difficulties are frequent in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The main goal of this project was to develop TEAlimento, a behavioral program for children ages 3-8 with ASD and feeding difficulties. The intervention combines parent training in group and individual sessions, as well as group sessions with children. The second goal was to conduct a pilot study to evaluate the effect of the program.
It was hypothesized that the intervention would decrease food rejection and disruptive behavior during meals, as well as increase the number of foods tried. A decrease in parent stress was also expected.
Inclusion: age range between 3 and 8 years old; confirmed diagnosis of cut-off at the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2, Lord et al., 2000); presence of significant feeding difficulties, defined as one or more of the following issues: significant food rejection, significant disruptive behavior at meals, significant selectivity based on type, texture, and presentation, and significant stress to family caused by these feeding difficulties; acquired oral-motor abilities to chew food; accepts eating at least three foods (and a maximum of 20).
Exclusion: severe intellectual disability (intellectual or adaptive functioning below 35); severe behavioral problems; medical risk situation that required more intensive intervention.