The Use of Storybook for Eating Problems in Child with Asperger Syndrome

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10.2991/978-2-38476-132-6_81How to use a DOI?

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Storybook; eating; asperger syndrome; ASD; occupational therapy

Abstract

Introduction Children with autism are characterized by having higher levels of sensory sensitivity and cognitive and behavioral inflexibility. Thus traits might represent problems in eating, such as selective eating and food avoidance. These problems might present until adulthood if not given early intervention and might result in imbalance nutrition. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of occupational therapy programs combined with story books reading sessions in modifying patient eating habits. Method and Result: A six year old boy with Asperger syndrome experienced difficulty in eating caused by sensory problems. The patient often refuses eating when the texture, taste, or smell is different than his preference, this problem makes the patient hesitate trying new food. Application of storybook reading session expected to improve eating problems during pandemic Covid-19. This book was designed using attractive colors, images and games to improve patient attention during each therapy session. The book consists of an introduction of eating utensils, steps and rules during eating, and various menus which can be adjusted based on subject preference. The story book session was delivered 3 times a day combined with a home program assisted by a caregiver. Subject functional independence measurement (FIM) before the program was 1 which means the patient needed a full support (100%) for the eating. After the intervention, the patient’s FIM score increased to 2 which means can do 25% of activities without support during eating. Conclusion: Story book sessions were effective to improve eating problems by increasing patient attention and improving patient independence in eating activity. Further research and adjustment of the storybook for asperger syndrome was needed.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Evi Rachmawati
AU  - Sucipta Carla Sasti
AU  - Dewi Listiani Solecha
AU  - Asy Syifa Karima
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/10/31
TI  - The Use of Storybook for Eating Problems in Child with Asperger Syndrome
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Vocational Education Applied Science and Technology (ICVEAST 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 965
EP  - 975
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-132-6_81
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-132-6_81
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