publications

Decreasing Number of Food Portions Consumed by an Adolescent Female withAutism
Gaby Chagolla & becky penrod
The current study evaluated the effectiveness of a treatment package including a behavior contract, brief portion selection training, and a food diary, to manage portion control in an adolescent female with autism

Further Evaluation of Contingency Modeling to Increase Consumption of Nutritive Foods in Children with Autism and Food Selectivity
Jenell flanagan, becky penrod, bryant silbaugh
The current study evaluated the effectiveness of contingency modeling with differential reinforcement of alternative behavior in increasing consumption of nonpreferred foods with three children with food selectivity and autism.

The Effects of a Self-Instruction Package and Group Training on Trial-Based Functional Analysis Administration
kristin griffith, jenifer price, becky penrod
This study examined the effects of a self-instruction package comprised of a task analysis data sheet, detailed written instructions, and a small group performance feedback training on the training of 12 undergraduate students to conduct trial-based functional analyses (TBFAs).

An Evaluation of Sequential Meal Presentation with Picky Eaters
colleen whelan & becky penrod
In the current study, total meal presentation served as a baseline against which to compare the effects of an appetizer presentation method and subsequently sequential presentation (differential reinforcement).
