Table 5 The feeding domains covered by MCH feeding scale in both groups understudy
Domains | Children with ASD (n = 35) | TD children (n = 70) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Oral motor | 7.6286±1.39507 | 7.5294±1.09913 | 0.694 |
Oral sensory | 7.4286±1.19523 | 7.4118±1.44796 | 0.953 |
Appetite | 9.7143±3.30393 | 9.8824±3.86152 | 0.827 |
Maternal concerns about feeding | 14.0857±1.61558 | 14.0882±1.97549 | 0.995 |
Mealtime behaviors | 9.5714±2.09039 | 8.3235±2.06926 | 0.005 |
Maternal strategies used | 9.7429±2.35575 | 8.0294±2.87537 | 0.003 |
Family reactions to their child’s feeding | 7.9429±0.33806 | 7.9706±0.17021 | 0.580 |