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Peer reviewedJohnston, J. M.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
Three adults with severe/profound mental retardation consumed regular portions of food that varied between phases from normal to high caloric levels. The data showed a clear but modest inverse relationship between the caloric value of the diet and the rates of postmeal ruminating. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Eating Habits, Etiology, Food
Peer reviewedWilson, Philip G.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1984
The study evaluated a program for teaching family-style mealtime skills to four profoundly retarded institutionalized adolescents. The program used forward chaining with a less-to-more intrusive prompting sequence and contingent reinforcement to teach the skills. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Daily Living Skills, Eating Habits, Institutionalized Persons
Peer reviewedMcClannahan, Lynn E.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1990
The Personal Appearance Index, an assessment of physical appearance and personal care, was used to assess 12 youngsters with autism who lived at home, in group homes, or in institutions. The index showed differences in the appearance scores of institutionalized children compared to others and was used to provide feedback to the children's…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Rearing, Cleaning, Elementary Secondary Education
