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ERIC Number: EJ1353967
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
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EISSN: EISSN-2325-7466
Choosing a Career Path: Moving beyond the Challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Spencer, Vicky G.; Cesard, S. Lynn
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, p145-159 Fall 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. It is estimated that 1 in 54 children has been diagnosed with ASD (Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2020). One area of concern for some parents is food selectivity which can be a common problem among individuals with ASD and often continues into adulthood. For this in-home case study, 13-year-old Michael has ASD, and his underlying cognitive rigidity and sensory issues were impeding his career goal of becoming a dessert chef. Prior to the intervention, Michael ate a very restrictive diet, refusing all fruit, beef, fish, and vegetables. The specific intervention for addressing Michael's food selectivity issues included goal-setting, providing choice-making opportunities, developing and implementing a plan. The results suggest that using choice as an antecedent manipulation may be an effective method for the treatment of food selectivity.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 8; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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