Welcome to ASD FEED-Ed Medical
Here we will discuss how feeding and eating challenges presents in autism spectrum disorder and what to do about it.
MOBSE Framework
Image caption: The Medico-oral-behavioural-sensory approach - MOBSE approach.
Feeding Challenges in Autism Spectrum Disorder
This education video is an overview of feeding challenges observed in autistic individuals. Included are tips on how to discuss these issues with your health care professional.
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Sharp, W. G., Berry, R. C., McCracken, C., Nuhu, N. N., Marvel, E., Saulnier, C. A., ... & Jaquess, D. L. (2013). Feeding problems and nutrient intake in children with autism spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis and comprehensive review of the literature. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 43(9), 2159-2173.
Hyman, S. L., Levy, S. E., & Myers, S. M. (2020). Identification, evaluation, and management of children with autism spectrum disorder. Pediatrics, 145(1).
Functional Constipation
This education video is an easy to understand overview of the cause and symptoms of functional constipation.
Buie, T., Campbell, D. B., Fuchs, G. J., Furuta, G. T., Levy, J., Van De Water, J., Whitaker, A. H., Atkins, D., Bauman, M. L., Beaudet, A. L., Carr, E. G., Gershon, M. D., Hyman, S. L., Jirapinyo, P., Jyonouchi, H., Kooros, K., Kushak, R., Levitt, P., Levy, S. E., … Winter, H. (2010). Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders in individuals with ASDs: A consensus report. Pediatrics, 125(SUPPL. 1). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2009-1878C
LeLeiko, N. S., Mayer-Brown, S., Cerezo, C., & Plante, W. (2020). Constipation. Pediatrics in Review, 41(8), 379–392. https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2018-0334
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne (2020). Clinical practice guidelines: Constipation.
NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). (2017). Constipation in children and young people: Diagnosis and management. www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg99
Rowan-Legg, A. (2011). Managing functional constipation in children. Paediatrics and Child Health, 16(10), 661–665. https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/16.10.661
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