1. Action research project to examine how parents and school can work together to improve the eating and feeding behaviour of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Sarah Riddleston

2. Estimates in the literature suggest that up to 89% of children with ASD have feeding problems: the causes of which are unclear
Schreck at al (2004)

3. Marshall et al, (2015), Curtain et al, (2015).
Extreme neophobia (fear of new foods), restricted dietary variety and food selectivity and high frequency of single food intake
Marshall et al, (2015), Curtain et al, (2015).

4. Prior to any intervention
Volume: 3.5kg
Variety: 3 foods

5. Shared observation of boy R feeding in two different environments

6. Home and school agreed on a uniform approach to feeding and eating

7. Post-intervention (7 weeks later)
Volume: 4.4kg
Variety: 9 foods

8. Follow up (one month later)

9. Whilst the effect of the intervention on other populations cannot be determined, the study does provide some useful guidelines
Work in complete collaboration to have a unified approach
All evidence should be gathered collaboratively to highlight differences in feeding and eating routines
Shared observation of the child feeding in their naturalist settings
Set aims/targets collaboratively (home and school) which are realistic, manageable and fit into both the school and family routine
Weekly contact to address concerns, provide support
Continually review and revise the targets together as appropriate