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Research Article: Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI): Italian Translation and Validation

Date Published: 2023-07-11

Abstract:
Food selectivity is among the most common problems for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The present study aims to validate the Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI) in an Italian population of children with ASD. BAMBI was translated and cross-culturally adapted following international guidelines, then we investigated internal consistency as measured by Cronbach’s alpha and test–retest reliability, as measured by the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) in a sample of both children with ASD and with typical development (TD). A total of 131 children were recruited in a clinical and community sample. Internal consistency revealed significant data for both TD and ASD children, with a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.86 and 0.71, respectively. Test–retest reliability showed excellent values for each item of the BAMBI (range 0.83–1.00). Furthermore, we investigated differences in gender and body max index; however, no significant differences were found among groups. In conclusion, the Italian version of the BAMBI showed good internal consistency and test–retest reliability and it can be used for clinical and research purposes.

Introduction:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an early onset neurodevelopmental disorder primarily affecting two main areas: ‘social communication’, and ‘restricted, repetitive and/or sensory behaviors or interests’ [1]. It affects about 1 in every 150 children, regardless of ethnic and social groups, with a higher prevalence in males than females at a ratio of 4:1 [2]. In Italy, it is estimated that 1 in 77 children (aged 7–9 years old) is diagnosed with ASD, with a prevalence 4.4 times higher among boys than among girls…

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