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From Syringe to Spoon Feeding: A Case Report of How Occupational Therapy Treatment Successfully Guided the Parents of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Prematurity in an Outpatient Clinic

This case report details how occupational therapy treatment in an outpatient setting successfully guided the parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder and a history of prematurity from restrained syringe feedings to the acceptance of spoon feedings. Occupational therapy practitioners are qualified, needed and available to assess and treat feeding disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder and a history of prematurity. Family-centered practice must be utilized for successful outcomes in an outpatient service delivery model.

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Key Information

Type of Reference
Jour
Type of Work
Opinion
Publisher
Springer
ISBN/ISSN
0162-3257
Publication Year
2021
Issue Number
7
Journal Titles
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
Volume Number
51
Start Page
2561
End Page
2566