Experience and Perceptions of Mothers Participating in an In-Home, Parent-Mediated Feeding Intervention for Their Child with Autism

Abstract Date Presented 04/02/2022 Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significant feeding challenges that create barriers to successful mealtimes. A qualitative study consisted of thematic analysis of 12 semistructured interviews of mothers who participated in 24 home-based feeding sessions and parent education to examine the perceived impact of parent-mediated feeding therapy. Data validated the complexity of maternal roles and supported positive child-specific goals as well as parenting efficacy and family participation. Primary Author and Speaker: Libby Hladik Additional Authors and Speakers: Karla Ausderau, Brittany St John