Freeman, K. A., & Piazza, C. C. (1998).
Combining stimulus fading, reinforcement, and extinction to treat food refusal.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
31, 691-694.
The food refusal of a 6- year-old girl with destructive behavior
was treated using stimulus fading, reinforcement, and escape
extinction. Intake increased and compliance with prompting
procedures remained relatively stable despite the increased
consumption requirement.
DESCRIPTORS: food refusal, destructive behavior, escape
extinction, reinforcement