Functional Relations

S2E7 - Assessing and Treating Childhood Feeding Problems w/ Dr. Bill Ahearn

09.01.2020 - By Zachary Bird, PhD, BCBA-D and Caleb Davis, MS, BCBAPlay

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This episode Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Bill Ahearn about his research and clinical work assessing and treating childhood feeding problems. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Contact Dr. Ahearn directly with questions regarding feeding issues: [email protected] Zach is hiring Behavior Consultants for his company (Principled Behavior Consultants) in Roanoke, VA. To learn more about the position visit https://principledbehavior.com/join-our-team/. If you’re interested in joining the team email your resume to [email protected]. References: Ahearn, W. H. (2001). Help! My son eats only macaroni and cheese: Dealing with feeding problems in children with autism. Making a difference: Behavioral intervention for autism, 51-73. Ahearn, W. H. (2003). Using simultaneous presentation to increase vegetable consumption in a mildly selective child with autism. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 36(3), 361-365. Ahearn, W. H., Castine, T., Nault, K., & Green, G. (2001). An assessment of food acceptance in children with autism or pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 31(5), 505-511. Kedesdy, J. H., & Budd, K. S. (1998). Childhood feeding disorders: Biobehavioral assessment and intervention. Paul H Brookes Publishing. Maurice, C. E., Green, G. E., & Foxx, R. M. (2001). Making a difference: Behavioral intervention for autism. Pro-Ed. Wilder, D. A., Normand, M., & Atwell, J. (2005). Noncontingent reinforcement as treatment for food refusal and associated self‐injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38(4), 549-553. Williams, K. E., & Foxx, R. M. (2007). Treating eating problems of children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities: Interventions for professionals and parents. Pro-ed.

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