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“Giving Me the Self-Confidence to Tackle It”: Mothers’ Experiences Participating In The Engaged Eaters Program, A Caregiver-Mediated Feeding Intervention

Auteurs: Libby Hladik, Brittany M St. John, Allie Korbel, Nicole Nelson, Molly Umana, Shannon Kant, Karla K. Ausderau

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2025

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand caregivers’ experience of participating in a caregiver-mediated in-home feeding intervention, the Engaged Eaters Program, for their young autistic child. This qualitative study utilized a thematic approach to analyze post-intervention semi-structured interviews with thirteen mothers of autistic children between the ages of 2 to 7 years after they participated in the intervention. Interview questions focused on the child and family experience, what worked well, what could be improved, and how the intervention integrated into family routines. Four major themes were identified: In-Home Intervention, Parent Skill and Knowledge, Increased Social Participation, and Parent Responsibilities and Challenges. Sub-themes provided descriptions of learning practical tools to support their child, increasing self-efficacy, and impacts on family life. Mothers described an increase in tangible skills that were easily practiced in the home environment that improved their confidence and self-efficacy in feeding their children. They also described how participation did require more work and time commitment for them beyond their regular responsibilities. The caregiver experience is essential to understand for intervention effectiveness while simultaneously addressing child, caregiver, and family needs. By focusing on the mothers’ experiences, individualized needs, and self-efficacy, we were able to better understand how integrating an intervention into the family context and daily routines may be beneficial for the whole family.

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Please note that we use identity-first language per the expressed preference of autistic individuals (Bury et al., 2020; Kenny et al., 2016; Lei et al., 2021).

Please note within our research program we use the term caregiver-mediated versus parent-mediated intervention to be more inclusive of different types of primary caregivers in children’s lives.

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Titel: “Giving Me the Self-Confidence to Tackle It”: Mothers’ Experiences Participating In The Engaged Eaters Program, A Caregiver-Mediated Feeding Intervention
Auteurs: Libby Hladik
Brittany M St. John
Allie Korbel
Nicole Nelson
Molly Umana
Shannon Kant
Karla K. Ausderau
Publicatiedatum: 24-02-2024
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2025
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06250-4

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