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ERIC Number: EJ1292106
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0896-3746
EISSN: N/A
Early Intervention Increased Food Acceptance in Children with Visual Impairment
Clark, Alena M.; Ferrell, Kay A.; Smyth, Catherine; Spicer, Carol L.; Morgese, Zoe L.; Puchalski, Carol B.; Pickler, Laura; Dewald, Hong P.; Erskine, Jamie
Infants and Young Children, v34 n2 p109-121 Apr-Jun 2021
Limited literature exists documenting mealtime challenges and evidence for early intervention for children with visual impairment (VI). The objective of this pilot study was to determine whether a mealtime routines intervention for children with VI from 6 to 24 months would affect food texture, variety, and healthy food choices. The intervention occurred in homes/childcare settings involving children with VI, their caretakers, and their early interventionists. The intervention group scored higher than the control group for acceptance of food textures at 6-24 months (p [less than or equal to] 0.005) and at 13-24 months (p [less than or equal to] 0.007) and for consuming a greater variety of foods between 6 and 12 months (p [less than or equal to] 0.04). Assessment scores for positive caregiver and child mealtime behaviors were higher for the intervention group, p = 0.0000. The intervention showed promise for enhancing positive mealtime behaviors, feeding skills, and food acceptance.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A160139