Jul 25, 2023 | Publications
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.
Feb 8, 2023 | Resources, Social Validity
“The Dalai Lama noted that, “Genuine compassion is based on a clear acceptance or recognition that others, like oneself, want happiness and have the right to overcome suffering.”
Children have the right to overcome suffering–particularly when they are missing critical nutrients and sufficient calories–in a manner that leads to efficient and robust outcomes. … As the caregiver herself noted, delays to these obtained effects might have led to “an unknown amount of traumatic NG insertions, ER visits, hospital admissions, infections, surgeries, etc.”
“I’ve seen the feeding team work their magic to rid children of scurvy, avoid or remove feeding tubes, reduce failure-to-thrive, and decrease hospital admissions. To me, this is the epitome of being compassionate providers who mitigate the risk of trauma through effective intervention.”
Jan 24, 2023 | Featured, Publications, Resources
New edition of the Australian Autism Handbook is finally available in print! Beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to take part in “Eating” in: “The Big Issues: Sleeping, Toilet Training, and Eating” with Dr. Sarah Leadley Taylor. Thanks a million and congrats to Benison O’Reilly and Seana Smith!
“A fully updated edition of the widely praised and most trusted Australian guide on how to raise a child with autism spectrum disorder.” “Advice from leading world experts delivers the information you can TRUST.”
Apr 7, 2022 | Featured, Publications, Resources, Reviews
“In this month’s issue, Sheila Klick, MEd, BCBA and Dr. Mary Jane Weiss, highlight the importance of carefully searching for and selecting, evidence-based treatment options when children are experiencing feeding issues. While reviewing research by Taylor & Taylor (2021), the authors describe how current recommendations may not align with current research, and how parents can beware of adverse reactions to these treatment options.” The distance between empirically-supported treatment and actual practice for paediatric feeding problems
Feb 18, 2022 | Featured, Presentations
From Dr. Sarah Leadley Taylor in Auckland, NZ’s social validity assessment scale development research on caregiver perspectives: Ana & Temika’s Experience Anderson, R., Taylor, S., Taylor, T., & Virues-Ortega, J. (2021). Thematic and textual...
Aug 19, 2020 | Publications, Featured, Reviews
by Drs. Tessa Taylor & Sarah Taylor Click for Full Text Proof Abstract Childhood feeding problems are one of the most common complaints raised in physician visits. Previous literature has suggested that these problems can be temporary, normal, and not a cause for...
