A Behavioral Approach to the Training and Assessment of Feeding Skills in Multihandicapped Children.

Sisson, Lori A.; Dixon, M. Joanne

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ERIC Number: EJ338826

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Publication Date: 1986

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A Behavioral Approach to the Training and Assessment of Feeding Skills in Multihandicapped Children.

Sisson, Lori A.; Dixon, M. Joanne

Applied Research in Mental Retardation, v7 n2 p149-63 1986

Six hospitalized mentally retarded-behaviorally disordered children were instructed in three feeding skills through praise, time-out, and behavioral rehearsal. Results indicated positive behavior change in training sessions and in immediately succeeding sessions during which training was withheld. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Eating Habits, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Self Care Skills, Training Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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