Standardised Questionnaire for the Early Identification of Feeding Problems and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children with Autism and the Impact of These Problems on Family Life

Abstract

Background and aim: Managing feeding problems and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a challenging process for professionals and parents. These problems also have psychosocial impact on the family life. Our aim is to develop a new standardised questionnaire called "The brief structured questionnaire for the early identification of feeding problems and GI symptoms in primary school children with ASD (BEFG-ASD)" that we hope will assist professionals in a systematic way.