Improving Food Selectivity of Children With Autism

What is the prevalence range of selective eating among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

• 10% to 35%

• 46% to 89%

• 20% to 50%

• 30% to 60%

Which of the following is NOT a component of interventions to improve food selectivity in children with ASD?

• Repeated presentation of small tastes

• Stimulus fading

• Positive reinforcement

• Immediate removal of disliked foods

What is a common feature of autism related to eating habits as mentioned in the DSM-5?

• Eating only organic foods

• Avoidance of all dairy products

• Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior

• Preference for spicy foods

What is the purpose of using visual supports in interventions for children with ASD?

• To increase the complexity of tasks

• To promote independence and decrease problem behavior

• To ensure children eat more sweets

• To eliminate the need for verbal communication

What is the role of 'planned ignoring' in managing mealtime behavior?

• To give more attention to inappropriate behaviors

• To provide immediate rewards for all behaviors

• To reduce attention to disruptive behaviors

• To encourage children to eat more quickly

Which of the following is a benefit of increasing diet variety in children with ASD?

• Reduced need for medical check-ups

• Improved tolerance to change

• Increased insistence on sameness

• Decreased social interactions

What is a suggested method to track progress in expanding a child's diet variety?

• Only introducing new foods once a month

• Relying on memory to recall successful foods

• Avoiding any form of record-keeping

• Using a data sheet to record food introductions and behaviors