Beyond surreal and grateful for my professor from 14 years ago to have come from Baltimore to Australia to present the keynote address! #abaabrisbane2023 Louis Hagopian, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Conference Video Snapshot from the Philippines
New Article on Tube Weaning: Ka rawe to Caitlin Mann for publication of her master’s thesis on in-home intervention to transition from feeding tube to eating skills! Ngā mihi to Dr. Sarah Taylor & Rae Zhangcy
Prolonged tube feeding has a multitude of negative outcomes. The transition to oral feeding is essential for child and family quality of life. Behaviour-analytic interventions are effective for paediatric feeding disorders, but information is lacking regarding the treatment process and outcomes. This study evaluated a home-based behavioural intervention for a 19-month-old child dependent on tube feeding. An intensive period was followed by caregiver support to advance feeding skills. We applied differential reinforcement and volume fading within a multiple probe design. Results showed clinically significant behavioural and nutritional outcomes, the cessation of tube feeding, and a process valued by the family.
Progressing from tube feeding to eating (i.e., tube weaning) with paediatric feeding therapy: What works? by Dr. Sarah Ann Taylor
“Our review focused on looking at the evidence across different treatment options for transitioning children from tube feeding to eating (commonly known as tube weaning).” “Behavioural treatments reported significant gains in oral consumption and improvement in mealtime behaviours but there were less reports of children being tube weaned. Behavioural studies often involved children with very complex and severe feeding difficulties, and many had DD.” “A high level of treatment intensity is needed, at least over a few weeks. This involves multiple meals per day, over consecutive days.”