Response-Contingent Taste-Aversion in Treating Chronic Ruminative Vomiting of Institutionalised Profoundly Retarded Children.

Marholin, D., II; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ234237

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Publication Date: 1980-Mar

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Response-Contingent Taste-Aversion in Treating Chronic Ruminative Vomiting of Institutionalised Profoundly Retarded Children.

Marholin, D., II; And Others

Journal of Mental Deficiency Research, v24 n1 p47-56 Mar 1980

Two case studies are presented illustrating how the treatment program eliminated rumination with effects maintained 1 to 9 months following treatment, and how substantial weight gain was also demonstrated with one S who had previously lost weight. (Author/DLS)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Body Weight, Case Studies, Eating Habits, Exceptional Child Research, Negative Reinforcement, Problems, Severe Mental Retardation

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Language: English

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