Pilot Study of a Virtual Nutrition Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Buro, Acadia W.; Gray, Heewon L.; Kirby, Russell S.; Marshall, Jennifer; Strange, Mikaela; Hasan, Syed Shahzad; Holloway, Jamie M.

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2022.01.008

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“…Feasibility measures were assessed by fidelity checklists and engagement records that were completed by research team members who were not involved in intervention implementation based on intervention session recordings. Adolescents in the pilot study had decreased added sugar intake and SCT constructs of behavioral strategies, self-efficacy, and outcome expectations at post-intervention ( p < 0.05) (Buro et al, 2022a ). The purpose of this study was to examine parent and adolescent attitudes toward the virtual implementation of the BALANCE intervention related to intervention acceptability, perceived benefits, and unintended consequences.…”

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Parent and Adolescent Attitudes Toward a Virtual Nutrition Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Objectives This qualitative study examined acceptability, perceived benefits, and unintended consequences of a virtual implementation of an 8-week theory-driven nutrition intervention (BALANCE) for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods Twenty-one parent interviews and six adolescent focus groups or interviews ( n = 12; group size ranged 1–5) were conducted. Data were collected virtually via Microsoft Teams and analyzed for a priori and emergent themes. Results The intervention was generally acceptable. Adolescents and parents reported that they were comfortable with the virtual format and the interactive group setting. Parents of adolescents 15 years and older emphasized the importance of autonomy/independence. Participants reported changes in adolescents’ psychosocial determinants of dietary intake, including knowledge and self-efficacy, as well as diet changes (e.g., self-regulation). Conclusions The virtual implementation of BALANCE was acceptable according to adolescents with ASD and their parents based on their reported perceptions and feelings about the intervention. The findings suggest that many adolescents with ASD may benefit from virtual group interventions. Quantitative research is needed to examine behavioral outcomes of the BALANCE intervention.

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Parent and Adolescent Attitudes Toward a Virtual Nutrition Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Kirby

et al. 2022

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“…One target audience that is harder to reach is those with an autism spectrum disorder. Buro et al 5 describe their virtual nutrition education program, Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education (BALANCE) and its impact on healthy eating. This program holds promise for additional successful strategies targeting those with autism spectrum disorders.…”

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Advancing Nutrition Education and Behavior

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2022

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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Development and feasibility of theory-based nutrition education interventions for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

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Kirby

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Understanding Autism

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Pilot Study of a Virtual Nutrition Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cited by 8 publications

References 51 publications

Parent and Adolescent Attitudes Toward a Virtual Nutrition Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Parent and Adolescent Attitudes Toward a Virtual Nutrition Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Advancing Nutrition Education and Behavior

Development and feasibility of theory-based nutrition education interventions for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

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