Brief functional analysis and supplemental feeding for postmeal rumination in children with developmental disabilities.
Rumination is a serious problem demonstrated by some people with developmental disabilities, but previous research has not included a functional analysis and has rarely compared intervention methods during the assessment process. We conducted functional analyses with 2 children who displayed postmeal rumination and subsequently evaluated a supplemental feeding intervention following meals. Results showed that noncontingent food or liquid presentation effectively reduced rumination with both children.
Lyons
Elizabeth A
EA
Institute for Professional Practice, USA.
Rue
Hanna C
HC
Luiselli
James K
JK
DiGennaro
Florence D
FD
D000293:Adolescent; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000150:complications*; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D019959:Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male