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Sharp, William G.; Berry, Rashelle C.; McCracken, Courtney; Nuhu, Nadrat N.; Marvel, Elizabeth; Saulnier, Celine A.; Klin, Ami; Jones, Warren; Jaquess, David L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
We conducted a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of research regarding feeding problems and nutrient status among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The systematic search yielded 17 prospective studies involving a comparison group. Using rigorous meta-analysis techniques, we calculated the standardized mean difference (SMD) with…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Eating Disorders, Nutrition, Children
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Sharp, William G.; Odom, Ashley; Jaquess, David L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2012
The current study examined the effects of bite placement with a flipped versus upright spoon on expulsion and mouth clean (product measure of swallowing) in the treatment of 3 children diagnosed with a pediatric feeding disorder and oral-motor deficits. For all 3 participants, extinction in the form of nonremoval of the spoon led to improvements…
Descriptors: Negative Reinforcement, Children, Eating Disorders, Food
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Sharp, William G.; Jaquess, David L.; Morton, Jane F.; Herzinger, Caitlin V. – Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2010
A systematic review of the literature regarding treatment of pediatric feeding disorders was conducted. Articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals (1970-2010) evaluating treatment of severe food refusal or selectivity were identified. Studies demonstrating strict experimental control were selected and analyzed. Forty-eight single-case research…
Descriptors: Intervention, Nutrition, Outcomes of Treatment, Caregivers