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Case Reports
. 2007 Winter;40(4):743-7.
doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007.743-747.

Brief functional analysis and supplemental feeding for postmeal rumination in children with developmental disabilities

Elizabeth A Lyons  1 , Hanna C Rue, James K Luiselli, Florence D DiGennaro
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Brief functional analysis and supplemental feeding for postmeal rumination in children with developmental disabilities

Elizabeth A Lyons et al. J Appl Behav Anal. 2007 Winter.

Abstract

Rumination is a serious problem demonstrated by some people with developmental disabilities, but previous research has not included a functional analysis and has rarely compared intervention methods during the assessment process. We conducted functional analyses with 2 children who displayed postmeal rumination and subsequently evaluated a supplemental feeding intervention following meals. Results showed that noncontingent food or liquid presentation effectively reduced rumination with both children.

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Percentage of intervals with rumination during functional analyses and intervention evaluations for Alex (top) and Tom (bottom).
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