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ERIC Number: EJ1133657
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Mar
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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EAT-UP™ Family-Centered Feeding Intervention to Promote Food Acceptance and Decrease Challenging Behaviors: A Single-Case Experimental Design Replicated across Three Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cosbey, Joanna; Muldoon, Deirdre
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v47 n3 p564-578 Mar 2017
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a family-centered feeding intervention, Easing Anxiety Together with Understanding and Perseverance (EAT-UP™), for promoting food acceptance of children with autism spectrum disorder at home. A concurrent multiple-baseline design was used with systematic replication across three families. Baseline was followed by an "Intervention-Coaching" phase and then an "Intervention-Independent" phase. Using direct observation and pre- and post-intervention questionnaires, data on acceptance of less preferred foods and challenging mealtime behaviors were collected. Procedural fidelity was monitored throughout all study phases. Data were analyzed using visual analysis and measures of effect size. All children demonstrated increases in food acceptance (effect size >0.90) and dietary diversity and decreased challenging behaviors. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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