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Cutoff scores, norms and patterns of feeding problems for the Screening Tool of fEeding Problems (STEP) for adults with intellectual disabilities.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17662575     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Independent living is a goal for everyone, but often persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) have major challenges in this respect. In fact, deficits in daily living skills are a hallmark of the condition. One of the most serious and potentially problematic of the independent living skills is difficulties or irregularities in eating. These problems can not only effect independence but they can result in more restrictive living conditions, poor nutrition, choking, aspiration, or even death. Given the serious nature of the disorder, it points to the need for adequate screening and diagnosis of such problems. The present study reports on the STEP and the development of cutoff scores and norms for the scale. Possible applications of these data for real world problems of person with ID are discussed.
Authors:
Johnny L Matson; Jill C Fodstad; Jessica A Boisjoli
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2007-07-26
Journal Detail:
Title:  Research in developmental disabilities     Volume:  29     ISSN:  0891-4222     ISO Abbreviation:  Res Dev Disabil     Publication Date:    2008 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-06-09     Completed Date:  2008-09-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8709782     Medline TA:  Res Dev Disabil     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  363-72     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. Johnmatson@aol.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Activities of Daily Living
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Disability Evaluation
Eating Disorders / complications*,  diagnosis*
Feeding Behavior*
Female
Humans
Male
Mass Screening*
Mental Retardation / complications*
Middle Aged
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