Using simultaneous presentation to increase vegetable consumption in a mildly selective child with autism.
A multiple baseline design was used to evaluate the effects of adding condiments on the consumption of previously rejected foods (vegetables). Adding condiments produced increased food acceptance across three food items. Data are discussed in relation to conditioned food preferences and establishing operations.
Ahearn
William H
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The New England Center for Children, Southborough, Massachusetts 01772, USA. Bahearn@necc.org
D000293:Adolescent; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003212:Condiments; D019959:Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005518:Food Preferences / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D013649:Taste; D014675:Vegetables