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BUFFET-Snack: Food Selectivity Study for Autistic Youth
This study is now recruiting.
The Building Up Food Flexibility and Exposure Treatment (BUFFET) program helps autistic children 8-12 years old to be more flexible with trying new or non-preferred foods. BUFFET-Snack is a brief version of this treatment program. The goal of this study is to see if families can complete BUFFET-Snack and if they like it.
BUFFET-Snack is a cognitive behavioral therapy. It will be a good fit for children who can communicate with full sentences and have some back-and-forth conversation skills.
Who Do I Contact?
If you are interested in participating in the study or want to learn more please contact our study team at eatingandautismresearch [at] chop.edu or 267-425-1136.
Eligibility & Criteria
Visit Criteria
As a participant in this research study, the child will receive the experimental BUFFET-Snack treatment, attend five 60-minute therapy sessions over 5 weeks, complete pre-treatment and post-treatment assessment. Parents will attend an additional two 30-minute remote video visit sessions.
Families will be paid for their time and effort to complete pre-treatment and post-treatment assessments.