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. 2003 Fall;36(3):361–365. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2003.36-361

Using simultaneous presentation to increase vegetable consumption in a mildly selective child with autism.

William H Ahearn 1
PMCID: PMC1284450  PMID: 14596577

Abstract

A multiple baseline design was used to evaluate the effects of adding condiments on the consumption of previously rejected foods (vegetables). Adding condiments produced increased food acceptance across three food items. Data are discussed in relation to conditioned food preferences and establishing operations.

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