Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of applying sensorimotor stimulation and oral motor exercises on increasing the intake of novel foods in children between the ages of 6 to 14 with moderate to severe food selectivity. Method: This investigation used a single-subject case AB design with follow-up. Participants were three children recruited from a nearby elementary school who presented with moderate food aversions. Data were collected on the dependent variable of bites taken during trials of a novel food. The independent variable was sensorimotor exercises, designed from the Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding. During the intervention phase, participants performed and individualized oral motor exercise program until the criterion was met. In the follow-up phase, participants were assessed if intake of the non-preferred food was maintained. Results: Two participants demonstrated positive effects on consuming the novel foods. This was evidenced by the maintentance of intake between the termination of the intervention phase and the follow-up session, as well as a check-in with the parents eight weeks post-intervention, who verified the continuation of intake of the novel foods. One participant demonstrated inconsistent performance until discontinuing the study. Conclusion: Sensorimotor intervention effiectively improves the intake of novel foods for children with moderate food aversions. Consistent and individualized intervention appeared to result in quick and lasting changes.
