Identifying Feeding Problems in Mentally Retarded Persons: Development and Reliability of the Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP).

Matson, Johnny L.; Kuhn, David E.

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ERIC Number: EJ626341

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Identifying Feeding Problems in Mentally Retarded Persons: Development and Reliability of the Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP).

Matson, Johnny L.; Kuhn, David E.

Research in Developmental Disabilities, v22 n2 p165-72 Mar-Apr 2001

A study involving 570 individuals with mental retardation developed the Screening Tool of Feeding Problems, an assessment designed to identify feeding problems presented by persons with mental retardation, and thus facilitate the process of identifying who would benefit from some type of behavioral or medical intervention. Psychometric data are discussed. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Children, Disability Identification, Eating Disorders, Intervention, Mental Retardation, Screening Tests, Test Content, Test Reliability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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