Evaluation of feeding self-help skills indicates a relationship with feeding challenge severity in autistic children, suggesting avenues for targeted interventions.
Feeding self-help skills and adaptive behavior are essential to evaluate in autistic children with feeding challenges. Future research should explore component skills, (e.g. use of utensils) in addition to behavior and sensory components of feeding to inform child-centered evaluation and intervention.
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