Elizabeth A. Lyons, Hanna C. Rue, James K. Luiselli, & Florence D. DiGennaro. (2007)
Brief functional analysis and supplemental feeding for postmeal rumination in children with developmental disabilities.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
40, 743-747.
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.
DESCRIPTORS: rumination, functional analysis, antecedent intervention, developmental disabilities