ERIC Number: EJ1232564
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Dec
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1074-2956
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"You Still Have to Try It!": Helping Picky Eaters in Classroom Groups
Freeman, Stephanny F. N.; Hayashida, Kristen; Paparella, Tanya; Azad, Gazi; Flowers, Cyndi D.; Glamore, Allease
Beyond Behavior, v28 n3 p142-153 Dec 2019
Many teachers struggle with implementing self-help eating goals for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). No group programs exist to target this important problem. We used findings from applied behavior analysis research and adapted single-subject interventions into a group-based eating program. In describing the program using two vignettes, children in two preschool special education classrooms are introduced to a character called "Esther the Eater" and then taught to expand their eating choices. The program is designed to be routine, fun, and classroom-friendly to help children with ASD try new foods.
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Teacher Role, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Problems, Group Activities, Intervention, Preschool Education, Special Education, Food, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Modification, Reinforcement, Contingency Management, Cues, Peer Teaching, Generalization, Maintenance
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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