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A Treatment Package without Escape Extinction to Address Food Selectivity
Published on: August 21, 2015
Beyond eating skills:
1Staff Therapist, Mercy Hospital, Davenport, IA.
Abstract:
In eating skills programs, the tendency is to address the presenting physical problems by providing therapy or equipment to enable the patient to bring food to the mouth, chew, and swallow independently. To aid in more comprehensive treatment planning, ten categories of mealtime activities are described. Empahasis is placed on individualization of treatment by considering personal lifestyles and preferences. An interdisciplinary approach is described, as well as the importance of involving families.
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