Abstract
Rapid eating, a potentially dangerous and socially inappropriate behavior, has received relatively little attention in the literature. This study sought to extend the research in this area by further evaluating the effectiveness of a vibrating pager combined with a rule for increasing inter-response time between bites in one adolescent female diagnosed with autism. Results indicated that inter-response time increased from baseline only after a vocal prompt to “wait” was introduced across clinic and home settings. Implications for promoting autonomy in individuals with developmental disabilities are discussed.
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This antecedent-based intervention can easily be generalized to caregivers
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The unobtrusive nature of the intervention allows for implementation in inclusive settings
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There are implications for promoting social skills in naturalistic environments
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The intervention can promote independence through teaching self-management
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A special thanks to Kendall Rankin for all of her assistance with this project.
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Page, S.V., Griffith, K. & Penrod, B. Reduction of Rapid Eating in an Adolescent Female with Autism. Behav Analysis Practice 10, 87–91 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-016-0143-y
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