Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program

Reading List

The literature from the following list can be found at your local public library or University.

Ahearn, W.H., Kerwin, M.L.E., Eicher, P.S., Shantz, J., & Swearingin, W. (1996). An alternating treatments comparison of two intensive interventions for food refusal. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29(3), 321-332.

Babbitt, R.L., Hoch, T.A., Coe, D.A., Cataldo, M.F., Kelly, K.J., Stackhouse, C., & Perman, J.A. (1994). Behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 15(4), 278-291.

Hoch, T.A., Babbitt, R.L., Coe, D.A., Duncan, A., & Trusty, E.M. (1995). A swallow induction avoidance procedure to establish eating. The Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychology, 26(1), 41-50.

Hyman, P.E. (1994). Gastroesophageal reflux: One reason why baby won't eat. The Journal of Pediatrics, 125(6), S103-S109.

Palmer, S. & Horn, S. (1978). Feeding problems in children. In S. Palmer & S. Ekvalt (Eds.), Pediatric Nutrition in Developmental Disorders, 107-128. Springfield, Illinois: Charles S. Thomas Publishing.

Patel, M.R., Piazza, C.C., Martinez, C.J., Volkert, V.M., & Santana, C.M. (2002). An evaluation of two differential reinforcement procedures and escape extinction to treat food refusal. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 363-374.

Patel, M.R., Piazza, C.C., Santana, C.M., & Volkert, V.M. (2002). An evaluation of food type and texture in the treatment of a feeding problem. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 183-186.

Patel, M.R., Piazza, C.C., Kelly, M.L., Oschner, C.A., & Santana, C.M. (2001). Using a fading procedure to increase liquid consumption in a child with feeding problems. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 357-360.

Patel, M.R., & Piazza, C.C. (June 2001). Your finicky eater: A guide for parents. Exceptional Children, 82-84.

Piazza, C.C., Patel, M.R., Santana, C.M., Goh, H.L., Delia, M.D., & Lancaster, B.M. (2002). An evaluation of simultaneous and sequential presentation of preferred and nonpreferred foods to treat food selectivity. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 259-270.

Riordan, M.M., Iwata, B.A., Wohl, M.K., & Finney, J.W. (1980). Behavioral treatment of food refusal and selectivity in developmentally disabled children. Applied Research in Mental Retardation, 1, 95-112.