investigation of non-aversive procedures to increase variety of food consumed

Maladaptive feeding behaviors, such as extreme food selectivity, are often exhibited by individuals with autism. The potential consequences of long term selectivity or food refusal range from malnutrition to starvation. The behavior is often operant in nature and can be affected by environmental var...

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