Desensitization to Reduce Oral Hypersensitivity and Improve Intake for Children With Feeding Disorders

Both groups will begin with a baseline phase: escape extinction (non-removal of an upright small maroon spoon) plus continuous access to reinforcement. The baseline phase will take place for 3, 5-bite sessions or until the data become stable. The baseline phase will be followed by desensitization. Desensitization will be conducted for 3, 45-minute treatment meals. Puree will be presented on a flipped EZ spoon after the desensitization sessions are completed. Bite size will be gradually increased. Acceptance of an upright EZ spoon and eventually an upright maroon spoon will be probed based on stability of the data.

Both groups will begin with a baseline phase: escape extinction (non-removal of an upright small maroon spoon) plus continuous access to reinforcement. The baseline phase will take place for 3, 5-bite sessions or until the data become stable. The baseline phase will be followed by puree being presented from a flipped EZ spoon. Bite size will be gradually increased. Acceptance of an upright EZ spoon and eventually an upright maroon spoon will be probed based on stability of the data.