Functional analysis and treatment of rumination using fixed-time delivery of a flavor spray.
A functional analysis suggested that rumination exhibited by an adult with autism was maintained by automatic reinforcement. Next, a preference assessment with three flavor sprays (i.e., flavored sprays used by dieters) showed that apple pie spray was most preferred. Finally, the effects of fixed-time delivery of the apple pie spray on levels of rumination were evaluated. The spray reduced rumination, and the participant was taught to self-administer the spray.
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida 32901, USA. dawilder@fit.edu
David A
DA
Wilder
Martisa
M
Register
Stanley
S
Register
Vedrana
V
Bajagic
Pamela L
PL
Neidert
D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D000328:Adult; D003213:Conditioning, Psychological / Q000502:physiology*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005421:Flavoring Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D012903:Smell / Q000502:physiology
D005421:Flavoring Agents