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Treating total liquid refusal with backward chaining and fading

L P Hagopian1, D A Farrell, A Amari

  • 1Neurobehavioral Unit, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study details using backward chaining and fading procedures to help a boy with autism and gastrointestinal issues learn to drink water from a cup, successfully overcoming total food refusal.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral science
  • Pediatric medicine
  • Autism spectrum disorder research

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition often associated with feeding and gastrointestinal challenges.
  • Severe feeding refusal can lead to significant health complications and impact quality of life.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old boy with autism, intellectual disability, and a history of severe gastrointestinal problems presented with complete refusal of liquids and food.
  • The patient exhibited significant challenges in oral intake, necessitating specialized intervention.

Findings:

  • Backward chaining was successfully employed to shape the behavior of drinking from a cup.
  • A fading procedure was implemented to gradually increase the required volume of water intake, leading to improved hydration.

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Implications:

  • Behavioral interventions like backward chaining and fading can be effective in managing severe feeding refusal in children with autism.
  • These techniques offer a promising approach for improving nutritional status and overall health in individuals with complex medical and developmental needs.