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Benjamin R Thomas1,2,3, Julia T O'Connor1,2
1Neurobehavioral Unit, Outpatient Clinic, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD USA.
Abstract:
Parents of three children with neurodevelopmental disorders and pica were taught to use a safety checklist to create pica-safe areas when transitioning to new locations. During baseline, no parent displayed pica-safe behavior, and their children attempted pica at moderate to high rates. After use of the checklist, parent pica-safe behavior increased, and instances of pica diminished to near zero. Results transferred to new contexts and additional substances associated with pica. Using the safety checklist appears to have aided parents in creating pica-safe environments to minimize pica.
Supplementary Information:
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40617-023-00798-w.
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