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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: The Teaspoon Method; A Simple Training Program for Feeding Disorders in High Functioning Autistic Children

  AUTHORS: Ellen J. Van Der Gaag, Marlou C. E. Snijders

  KEYWORDS: Autism, Feeding Disorders, Children, Parents

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Pediatrics, Vol.7 No.2, June 6, 2017

  ABSTRACT: Objective: About 90% of autistic children are known to have a selective feeding disorder. In particular, methods are lacking for stimulating self feeding and treating selective eating amongst school-aged and adolescent autistic children. We developed a simple training programme for paediatricians in a general hospital to improve the eating pattern of autistic children and decrease selectivity. Methods: The study is an experimental patient series. The instructions for the training were given in 15-minute sessions by a paediatrician with the use of social positive and negative reinforcements. The negative reinforcement was an avoidance situation. The training was performed with parental participation in the home environment of the child. Results and conclusion: In the before and after measurement, the quantitative intake of fruit, potatoes and vegetables increased significantly (p