Condition 1: Feeding problems. Condition 2: Swallowing problems. Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood Dysphagia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Sensory-motor-oral approach: In this approach, the primary goal is to develop oral sensory-motor skills. It includes: Oral sensory stimulation: 5 minutes of tactile and thermal se
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 6 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of autism according to DSM_5 criteria and diagnosed by a psychiatrist Parent's report of swallowing and feeding problems Age range between 3 to 6 years Ability to understand simple commands and follow instructions based on speech therapist diagnosis Absence of allergies to certain foods based on parent's report Absence of other concurrent treatment programs related to swallowing and feeding problems
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Various dimensions of the child's feeding skills such as (oral-sensory, oral-motor, appetite, mother and caregiver concerns, child's mealtime behaviors, strategies used by mother and caregiver, and family response to child feeding). Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 21 and 42 days after the start of the intervention, and 21 days after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Persian version of The Montreal Children’s Hospital Feeding Scale.;Chewing function. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 21 and 42 days after the start of the intervention, and 21 days after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Karaduman chewing function scale.;Oral structure and function. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 21 and 42 days after the start of the intervention, and 21 days after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Robbins and Kelly's Speech-Motor Oral Protocol.;Food variety. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 21 and 42 days after the start of the intervention, and 21 days after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAlale Abdollahi
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed