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Kern, Lee; Starosta, Kristin; Adelman, Barry Eshkol – Behavior Modification, 2006
Assessment results indicated that pica exhibited by two boys with developmental disabilities was not associated with environmental contingencies. Consistent with previous research, an oral stimulation function was hypothesized. A related intervention that taught participants to exchange inedible items for edibles was developed. Findings showed…
Descriptors: Hunger, Food, Eating Habits, Children

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