Inmaculada López-Martínez
Research Subjects
Inmaculada López-Martínez has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Adrián Aparicio Mota
Andalusian Public Foundation for Biomedical Research in Eastern Andalusia (FIBAO), University Hospital Torrecárdenas, 04009 Almería, Spain
1 shared publication - Isabelle Beaudry-Bellefeuille
Clinica de Terapia Ocupacional Pediátrica Beaudry-Bellefeuille
1 shared publication - José María López Martín
Biomedical Research Unit, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, Almería, Spain
1 shared publication - Rafael Galera-Martínez
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas, 04009 Almería, Spain
1 shared publication - Tesifón Parrón-Carreño
Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 18 November 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Behavioral Sciences
- Vol. 15 (11) , 1577
The Impact of Sensory Reactivity and Oral Praxis on Feeding Participation in Children with Autism (SemAlTea Study)
Clarifying the influence of sensorimotor factors on feeding participation problems (FPPs) in children with autism may have implications for therapeutic interventions. Our objective was to assess the prevalence of FPPs in a population of children with autism and to study its association with sensorimotor factors (oral and tactile reactivity and oral praxis). Descriptive observational study including 26 autistic children aged 3 to 12 years. Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS), Sensory Profile 2 (SP-2), and Oral Praxis (OPr) tests were used. Caregiver stress was evaluated by Parental Stress Index–Short Form (PSI-4-SF). Multivariate logistic analysis and Receiver Operating Characteristic curve was used to predict the risk of FPPs. 26 children (84.6% boys) were included, with a mean age of 6.92 years (95% CI 5.94–7.91). Feeding behavior difficulties were observed in 53.8% of participants, 80.7% exhibited oral praxis issues, and 65.4% of caregivers reported stress related to their child’s FPPs. Oral reactivity and sensory avoidance behaviors were significantly associated with FPPs. Among children with higher support needs, tactile reactivity was also significantly related to FPPs. FPPs in children with autism were associated with oral and tactile hyperreactivity, higher levels of sensory avoidance, dysfunctional parent–child interactions, and increased support needs.
- 18 November 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Behavioral Sciences
- Vol. 15 (11) , 1577
Open AccessThe Impact of Sensory Reactivity and Oral Praxis on Feeding Participation in Children with Autism (SemAlTea Study)
Clarifying the influence of sensorimotor factors on feeding participation problems (FPPs) in children with autism may have implications for therapeutic interventions. Our objective was to assess the prevalence of FPPs in a population of children with autism and to study its association with sensorimotor factors (oral and tactile reactivity and oral praxis). Descriptive observational study including 26 autistic children aged 3 to 12 years. Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS), Sensory Profile 2 (SP-2), and Oral Praxis (OPr) tests were used. Caregiver stress was evaluated by Parental Stress Index–Short Form (PSI-4-SF). Multivariate logistic analysis and Receiver Operating Characteristic curve was used to predict the risk of FPPs. 26 children (84.6% boys) were included, with a mean age of 6.92 years (95% CI 5.94–7.91). Feeding behavior difficulties were observed in 53.8% of participants, 80.7% exhibited oral praxis issues, and 65.4% of caregivers reported stress related to their child’s FPPs. Oral reactivity and sensory avoidance behaviors were significantly associated with FPPs. Among children with higher support needs, tactile reactivity was also significantly related to FPPs. FPPs in children with autism were associated with oral and tactile hyperreactivity, higher levels of sensory avoidance, dysfunctional parent–child interactions, and increased support needs.