"Giving Me the Self-Confidence to Tackle It": Mothers? Experiences Participating In The Engaged Eaters Program, A Caregiver-Mediated Feeding Intervention / Libby HLADIK in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.1045-1056 Titre : "Giving Me the Self-Confidence to Tackle It": Mothers? Experiences Participating In The Engaged Eaters Program, A Caregiver-Mediated Feeding Intervention Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Libby HLADIK, Auteur ; Brittany M. ST JOHN, Auteur ; Allie KORBEL, Auteur ; Nicole NELSON, Auteur ; Molly UMANA, Auteur ; Shannon KANT, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1045-1056 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to understand caregivers? experience of participating in a caregiver-mediated in-home feeding intervention, the Engaged Eaters Program, for their young autistic child. This qualitative study utilized a thematic approach to analyze post-intervention semi-structured interviews with thirteen mothers of autistic children between the ages of 2 to 7 years after they participated in the intervention. Interview questions focused on the child and family experience, what worked well, what could be improved, and how the intervention integrated into family routines. Four major themes were identified: In-Home Intervention, Parent Skill and Knowledge, Increased Social Participation, and Parent Responsibilities and Challenges. Sub-themes provided descriptions of learning practical tools to support their child, increasing self-efficacy, and impacts on family life. Mothers described an increase in tangible skills that were easily practiced in the home environment that improved their confidence and self-efficacy in feeding their children. They also described how participation did require more work and time commitment for them beyond their regular responsibilities. The caregiver experience is essential to understand for intervention effectiveness while simultaneously addressing child, caregiver, and family needs. By focusing on the mothers? experiences, individualized needs, and self-efficacy, we were able to better understand how integrating an intervention into the family context and daily routines may be beneficial for the whole family. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06250-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548 [article] "Giving Me the Self-Confidence to Tackle It": Mothers? Experiences Participating In The Engaged Eaters Program, A Caregiver-Mediated Feeding Intervention [texte imprimé] / Libby HLADIK, Auteur ; Brittany M. ST JOHN, Auteur ; Allie KORBEL, Auteur ; Nicole NELSON, Auteur ; Molly UMANA, Auteur ; Shannon KANT, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur . - p.1045-1056. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.1045-1056 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to understand caregivers? experience of participating in a caregiver-mediated in-home feeding intervention, the Engaged Eaters Program, for their young autistic child. This qualitative study utilized a thematic approach to analyze post-intervention semi-structured interviews with thirteen mothers of autistic children between the ages of 2 to 7 years after they participated in the intervention. Interview questions focused on the child and family experience, what worked well, what could be improved, and how the intervention integrated into family routines. Four major themes were identified: In-Home Intervention, Parent Skill and Knowledge, Increased Social Participation, and Parent Responsibilities and Challenges. Sub-themes provided descriptions of learning practical tools to support their child, increasing self-efficacy, and impacts on family life. Mothers described an increase in tangible skills that were easily practiced in the home environment that improved their confidence and self-efficacy in feeding their children. They also described how participation did require more work and time commitment for them beyond their regular responsibilities. The caregiver experience is essential to understand for intervention effectiveness while simultaneously addressing child, caregiver, and family needs. By focusing on the mothers? experiences, individualized needs, and self-efficacy, we were able to better understand how integrating an intervention into the family context and daily routines may be beneficial for the whole family. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06250-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548

The Engaged Eaters Program pilot study: A caregiver-mediated intervention for feeding and mealtime challenges in autistic children / Karla K. AUSDERAU in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202884 Titre : The Engaged Eaters Program pilot study: A caregiver-mediated intervention for feeding and mealtime challenges in autistic children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Brittany M. St JOHN, Auteur ; Libby HLADIK, Auteur ; Shannon KANT, Auteur ; Patricia NOVAK, Auteur ; Holly ROMANIAK, Auteur ; Jessica VELTUS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202884 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Eating  Mealtime  Family  Caregiver  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Feeding challenges for autistic children are heterogeneous, often including aversions to various sensory food properties, and unique eating patterns that are different from other family members. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Engaged Eaters Program in achieving mealtime goals for families with autistic children who have feeding challenges. Using a quasi-experimental, one-group pre-posttest design, twenty-nine caregiver-child dyads participated in the Engaged Eaters Program: a 6-month caregiver-mediated feeding intervention (caregiver coaching, direct intervention, and caregiver training) delivered in-home (n = 13) or via telehealth (n = 16). Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) T-scores were calculated to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Caregiver-child dyads achieved significantly higher outcomes than expected based on standardized GAS T-scores, M = 58 (SD=13), t(28) = 3, p = .002 overall. No significant difference was detected between the in-home delivery method, 61 (SD = 12), and the telehealth delivery method, 55 (SD = 14), t(27) = 1, p = 0.223. The study findings can inform future efficacy testing and provide initial evidence for the caregiver-mediated intervention in improving eating skills and mealtime behaviors in autistic children, utilizing multiple delivery methods. The results support the use of family-centered interventions in ecologically valid contexts for addressing mealtime challenges. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202884 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] The Engaged Eaters Program pilot study: A caregiver-mediated intervention for feeding and mealtime challenges in autistic children [texte imprimé] / Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Brittany M. St JOHN, Auteur ; Libby HLADIK, Auteur ; Shannon KANT, Auteur ; Patricia NOVAK, Auteur ; Holly ROMANIAK, Auteur ; Jessica VELTUS, Auteur . - p.202884. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202884 Mots-clés : Autism  Eating  Mealtime  Family  Caregiver  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Feeding challenges for autistic children are heterogeneous, often including aversions to various sensory food properties, and unique eating patterns that are different from other family members. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Engaged Eaters Program in achieving mealtime goals for families with autistic children who have feeding challenges. Using a quasi-experimental, one-group pre-posttest design, twenty-nine caregiver-child dyads participated in the Engaged Eaters Program: a 6-month caregiver-mediated feeding intervention (caregiver coaching, direct intervention, and caregiver training) delivered in-home (n = 13) or via telehealth (n = 16). Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) T-scores were calculated to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Caregiver-child dyads achieved significantly higher outcomes than expected based on standardized GAS T-scores, M = 58 (SD=13), t(28) = 3, p = .002 overall. No significant difference was detected between the in-home delivery method, 61 (SD = 12), and the telehealth delivery method, 55 (SD = 14), t(27) = 1, p = 0.223. The study findings can inform future efficacy testing and provide initial evidence for the caregiver-mediated intervention in improving eating skills and mealtime behaviors in autistic children, utilizing multiple delivery methods. The results support the use of family-centered interventions in ecologically valid contexts for addressing mealtime challenges. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202884 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

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