Intensive Feeding Training with Retarded Children
- 1 October 1977
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Behavior Modification
- Vol. 1 (4), 517-530
- https://doi.org/10.1177/014544557714005
Abstract
An intensive feeding program previously developed for adult retardates was modified for use with six low functioning retarded children under four experimental conditions: baseline, training, maintenance, and follow-up. The children were given six meals per day with a maximum eating time of 15 min. per meal. A spoon was the only utensil used in training. Graduated guidance faded from hand to shoulder was used to establish correct feeding responses. Restitutional and positive practice overcorrection were used for incorrect responses, and tray time-out and restitutional overcorrection were used for inappropriate behaviors. Results showed that in all children correct eating responses increased to nearly optimal levels, incorrect eating responses were reduced to minimal levels, and inappropriate or disruptive behaviors were virtually eliminated. Follow-up data on intervals up to one year indicated that the effects of the program were quite durable and justified the approximately 173 training sessions that were required for each child.Keywords
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