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Applicability of the “Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale” in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: an integrative review
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Keywords

Autism
Behavioral
Rating Scale
Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

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Applicability of the “Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale” in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: an integrative review. (2023). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 23(7), e12950. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e12950.2023

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Abstract

Objective: Deepen research involving the use of the "Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale" in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, evaluating its applicability in this population, considering the importance of diagnosis and intervention precocious. Methods: Articles published from 2011 to 2021 were collected in the PUBMED and SCIELO databases. The material was analyzed according to title, authors, year of publication, characterization of the studies regarding the methods used and objectives. The final sample consisted of 11 articles. Results: From the data searches in the main platforms, the papers were categorized into Validation of the scale, Eating Difficulties, Time spent at meals and Parental Stress according to the criteria. Final considerations: The data presented in this study reinforce the theory that the use of the BPFAS questionnaire is feasible in populations with ASD, especially with regard to the assessment of the eating behavior of these children, in addition to the identification of psychological impacts, changes in lifestyle and repercussion in the feelings of these children and their families.

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