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| Titre : |
Feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a parent-mediated telehealth intervention for feeding difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Jorge LUGO-MARÍN, Auteur ; Imanol SETIEN-RAMOS, Auteur ; Teresa ALONZO-CASTILLO, Auteur ; Aina GARCÍA-MARTÍNEZ, Auteur ; Silvia FERRER-MOLTÓ, Auteur ; María MARTÍNEZ-RAMÍREZ, Auteur ; Josep Antoni RAMOS-QUIROGA, Auteur ; Laura GISBERT-GUSTEMPS, Auteur |
| Article en page(s) : |
202947 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Autism spectrum disorder Feeding difficulties Food selectivity Telehealth Parent-mediated intervention Applied behavior analysis |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Introduction Feeding difficulties are highly prevalent in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and represent a significant source of family stress. Although in-person behavioral interventions have demonstrated effectiveness, access to them is limited. Parent-mediated interventions delivered via telehealth are emerging as a promising alternative, although evidence remains scarce. Objective To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a parent-mediated behavioral intervention delivered via telehealth for feeding difficulties in children with ASD. Method A prospective single-arm pilot study with a pre–post design and follow-ups at 3, 6, and 12 months was conducted. Participants were 26 children with ASD, aged 3–8 years, with clinically significant feeding difficulties. The 8-week intervention was based on applied behavior analysis principles and included psychoeducation, training in behavioral strategies, and individualized follow-up via videoconference. Measures included parental adherence, parental satisfaction, feeding behaviors, variety of accepted foods, parental stress, and family quality of life. Results The intervention showed moderate-to-high levels of parental adherence. Families reported high satisfaction and good acceptability of the telehealth format. Significant reductions in food selectivity were observed, along with a progressive increase in the variety of accepted foods, particularly at 6 months. No significant changes were found in parental stress or family quality of life. Conclusions This pilot study supports the feasibility and acceptability of a parent-mediated behavioral feeding intervention delivered via telehealth, with preliminary positive effects on food selectivity. Controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202947 |
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https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=592 |
in Research in Autism > 136 (August 2026) . - 202947
[article] Feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a parent-mediated telehealth intervention for feeding difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder [texte imprimé] / Jorge LUGO-MARÍN, Auteur ; Imanol SETIEN-RAMOS, Auteur ; Teresa ALONZO-CASTILLO, Auteur ; Aina GARCÍA-MARTÍNEZ, Auteur ; Silvia FERRER-MOLTÓ, Auteur ; María MARTÍNEZ-RAMÍREZ, Auteur ; Josep Antoni RAMOS-QUIROGA, Auteur ; Laura GISBERT-GUSTEMPS, Auteur . - 202947. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Research in Autism > 136 (August 2026) . - 202947
| Mots-clés : |
Autism spectrum disorder Feeding difficulties Food selectivity Telehealth Parent-mediated intervention Applied behavior analysis |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Introduction Feeding difficulties are highly prevalent in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and represent a significant source of family stress. Although in-person behavioral interventions have demonstrated effectiveness, access to them is limited. Parent-mediated interventions delivered via telehealth are emerging as a promising alternative, although evidence remains scarce. Objective To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a parent-mediated behavioral intervention delivered via telehealth for feeding difficulties in children with ASD. Method A prospective single-arm pilot study with a pre–post design and follow-ups at 3, 6, and 12 months was conducted. Participants were 26 children with ASD, aged 3–8 years, with clinically significant feeding difficulties. The 8-week intervention was based on applied behavior analysis principles and included psychoeducation, training in behavioral strategies, and individualized follow-up via videoconference. Measures included parental adherence, parental satisfaction, feeding behaviors, variety of accepted foods, parental stress, and family quality of life. Results The intervention showed moderate-to-high levels of parental adherence. Families reported high satisfaction and good acceptability of the telehealth format. Significant reductions in food selectivity were observed, along with a progressive increase in the variety of accepted foods, particularly at 6 months. No significant changes were found in parental stress or family quality of life. Conclusions This pilot study supports the feasibility and acceptability of a parent-mediated behavioral feeding intervention delivered via telehealth, with preliminary positive effects on food selectivity. Controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202947 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=592 |
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Feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a parent-mediated telehealth intervention for feeding difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder in Research in Autism, 136 (August 2026)
