Parental Assessment and Treatment of Food Selectivity in Natural Settings

Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of a parent-conducted functional analysis and treatment consisting of differential reinforcement of an alternative behavior, escape extinction, and demand fading on food selectivity in a young child with autism. Increases in food acceptance at home and in a restaurant were obtained.

Treatment of Selective and Inadequate Food Intake in Children: A Review and Practical Guide

“…It should be noted, however, that several of the strategies reviewed in this paper have also been shown to be ineffective in the absence of EE (e.g., Najdowski, Wallace, Doney, & Ghezzi, 2003;Patel, Reed, Piazza, Bachmeyer, & Layer, 2005;Reed et al, 2004). It is hoped, however, that these guidelines will assist practitioners in selecting caregiver-friendly treatments that can be implemented in community settings as first line treatments, thus reducing the need for tertiary care for some children.…”

Functional Assessment and Behavioural Intervention for Eating Difficulties in Children with Autism: A study Conducted in the Natural Environment Using Parents and ABA Tutors as Therapists

“…Najdowski, Wallace, Doney, and Ghezzi (2003) evaluated the effects of a parentconducted functional analysis and treatment on food selectivity in a child with autism.…”

“…Najdowski et al (2003) developed; these should be data driven. In an attempt to achieve this, the FAO was utilized, in which a typical feeding session was videotaped and the child's behaviour was scored using the FAO form.…”

A Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of Coaching Feedback on Teacher Implementation Fidelity of First Step to Success

“…Because a fair amount of expertise is required to conduct functional analyses, research has examined various ways to train individuals to conduct them (e.g., Baker, Hanley, & Matthews, 2006;Iwata et al, 2000;Moore, Edwards, Sterling-Turner, Riley, DuBard, & McGoerge, 2002;Moore & Fisher, 2007;Najdowski, Wallace, Doney, & Ghezzi, 2003;Wallace, Doney, MintzResudek, & Tarbox, 2004). These studies suggest that a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds can conduct functional analyses and that a range of training formats can be effective.…”