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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-08-2012 | Original Paper

Using Individualized Reinforcers and Hierarchical Exposure to Increase Food Flexibility in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Robert L. Koegel, Amber A. Bharoocha, Courtney B. Ribnick, Ryan C. Ribnick, Mario O. Bucio, Rosy M. Fredeen, Lynn Kern Koegel

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 8/2012

Abstract

Inflexibility is a major characteristic of autism. In the present study we addressed inflexible mealtime behaviors and collected longitudinal data across 48 foods for 3 children, ages 6.4–7.8 years, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, for up to 22 weeks. Participants exhibited severe challenges with adherence to an extremely restricted repertoire of foods. We employed clinical replication and multiple baseline designs across participants to assess the effects of individualized reinforcement and hierarchical exposure to increase flexibility. Results showed that following intervention, all participants expanded their food repertoire and spontaneously requested new foods during follow up/generalization. Implications for clinical practice and directions for further research are discussed.

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Titel: Using Individualized Reinforcers and Hierarchical Exposure to Increase Food Flexibility in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs: Robert L. Koegel
Amber A. Bharoocha
Courtney B. Ribnick
Ryan C. Ribnick
Mario O. Bucio
Rosy M. Fredeen
Lynn Kern Koegel
Publicatiedatum: 01-08-2012
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 8/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1392-9

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