"You Still Have to Try It!": Helping Picky Eaters in Classroom Groups. (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Freeman, Stephanny F. N.; Hayashida, Kristen; Paparella, Tanya; Azad, Gazi; Flowers, Cyndi D.; Glamore, Allease
• Is Part Of: Beyond behavior. Volume 28:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 142
• Page End: 153
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: applied behavior analysis -- early childhood -- behavioral -- interventions -- preschool -- school/classroom; Problem children -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children; Problem children -- Education; United States; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 371.93
• DOI: 10.1177/1074295619871039
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1074-2956

Abstract

Many teachers struggle with implementing self-help eating goals for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). No group programs exist to target this important problem. We used findings from applied behavior analysis research and adapted single-subject interventions into a group-based eating program. In describing the program using two vignettes, children in two preschool special education classrooms are introduced to a character called "Esther the Eater" and then taught to expand their eating choices. The program is designed to be routine, fun, and classroom-friendly to help children with ASD try new foods.