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The food selectivity analysis portion of the score report will analyze the individual's eating abilities in terms of food texture, food shape, flavor profile, food color, and food temperature. This will include recommended target areas as well as note if the individual may experience hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity with certain stimuli. The comprehensive analysis will also give a score and range for the following three categories: eating-related communication, physiological and motor abilities, and social eating skills. In each category a list of recommended areas for growth (possible goals) will be included. Furthermore, the report will state if there may be a need for a specialized oral motor assessment.
Absolutely! The Feeding Assessment Tool is beneficial for individuals who are wondering if feeding therapy is needed AND for individuals who are already receiving feeding therapy. If you share your results with your feeding therapist, he or she can better understand your feeding problems and prescribe more precise treatment.
If you completed the assessment and feel that you need to pursue feeding therapy services, there are many options. Practitioners such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and behavior analysts offer these services both in person and via telehealth.
Yes. While nutritionists and dietitians have the necessary background knowledge to help people figure out what to eat for optimal health, this assessment can accurately pinpoint the specific strengths and weaknesses of a person's ability to successfully consume those foods.
No, this is not a diagnostic instrument. This assessment is designed to help practitioners and individuals better understand eating behaviors. Results should be discussed with a doctor, dietician, therapist, or other practitioner for further treatment guidance.
No. The age range for this assessment is 2 years to adulthood.
No. Whether the person has one disability diagnosis, many disability diagnoses, or is completely typically functioning, this assessment can help you understand eating habits!
After this assessment is administered an individualized PDF will be generated describing the respondent's eating behaviors and food selectivity in terms of shapes, colors, textures, flavors, food groups, and temperatures. Additionally, recommended areas for growth related to eating behaviors will be listed. These can easily be turned into treatment goals.
This test was developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with training in a multi-disciplinary approach to feeding therapy. The test was created in the hopes that professionals across disciplines (BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs) as well as parents would find it useful in better understanding their child's eating habits.
No. Therefore, the client's name, date of birth, or other identifiers should not be included anywhere on the test. Instead, you will select an age range.
The assessment typically takes about 30 minutes to complete, with the Comprehensive Analysis taking longer than the Food Selectivity Analysis.
No, this assessment is designed for individuals ages 2 and up.
No. There are instructions for each test item and no prior training is needed.
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