Research Platform  |   July 2015
Evaluating the Effects of the Engagement–Communication–Exploration (ECE) Snack Time Intervention for Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Karen Harpster, PhD, OTR/L; Karen Burkett, PhD, RN, PPCNC; Katie Walton, PhD; Jane Case-Smith, EdD, OT/L, FAOTA, BCP
Author Affiliations
  • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
  • The Ohio State University
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Prevention and Intervention
Research Platform   |   July 2015
Evaluating the Effects of the Engagement–Communication–Exploration (ECE) Snack Time Intervention for Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2015, Vol. 69, 6911515227p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2015.69S1-RP304B
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2015, Vol. 69, 6911515227p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2015.69S1-RP304B
Abstract

Date Presented 4/18/2015

Occupational therapists (OTs) and teachers developed and implemented a snack time intervention to promote eating and social engagement in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and selective eating. Using a multiple-baseline, single-subject design, half of the children improved in social initiations, social responses, and food exploration.