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Training appropriate eating behavior in a pediatric rehabilitation setting: case study.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|May 1, 1979
Summary
This study shows operant conditioning effectively trains appropriate eating behavior in a child with brain damage. The technique, using verbal commands and praise, led to sustained improvements in hospital, home, and school settings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Behavioral Psychology
- Neurorehabilitation
Background:
- Brain damage can significantly impair essential daily functions, including eating behaviors.
- Children with acquired brain injuries often require specialized interventions to relearn or adapt functional skills.
- Operant conditioning principles offer a potential framework for modifying maladaptive behaviors in pediatric populations.