World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(4)
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
BACKGROUND Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges related to feeding and nutritional management. Children with ASD often experience difficulties, including food selectivity, refusal, gastrointestinal issues. Various interventions have been explored address these challenges, dietary modifications, vitamin supplementation, therapy, behavioral interventions. AIM To provide a comprehensive overview of the current evidence on management in ASD. We examine effectiveness interventions, supplements, mealtime practices addressing needs children METHODS systematically searched relevant literature up June 2024, using databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus. Studies were included if they investigated or strategies improve behaviors assessed quality studies synthesized findings impact various difficulties outcomes. Data extraction focused intervention types, study designs, participant characteristics, outcomes measured, effectiveness. RESULTS The review identified 316 that met inclusion criteria. indicates while supplements may offer benefits managing specific symptoms deficiencies, approaches varies. Feeding therapy gradual exposure positive reinforcement, promise acceptance behaviors. also highlight importance creating supportive environments tailored sensory CONCLUSION Nutritional for requires multifaceted approach includes strategies. underscores need personalized further research refine treatment protocols Collaborative efforts among healthcare providers, educators, families are essential optimize this population's health practices. Enhancing our understanding sustainability long-term is optimizing care improving life their families.
Language: Английский