Poster Session  |   August 2016
Train-the-Trainers: A Parent-Coaching Model for Increasing Food Acceptance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Joanna Cosbey, PhD, OTR/L; Deirdre Muldoon, BCBA, CCC-SLP; Susan Shelly; Kelly Ledingham
Author Affiliations
  • University of New Mexico
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   August 2016
Train-the-Trainers: A Parent-Coaching Model for Increasing Food Acceptance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011515274p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO5127
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011515274p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO5127
Abstract

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This poster presents a study training clinic-based occupational therapists to coach parents to implement strategies to improve food acceptance and mealtime behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders. The interventions were effective, and the parents and therapists implemented the intervention with fidelity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Joanna Cosbey

Contributing Authors: Deirdre Muldoon, Susan Shelly, Kelly Ledingham