Abstract
The high-probability instructional sequence with and without demand fading has been used in the treatment of food refusal to establish consumption of non-preferred or novel foods. Previous research suggests that this may be an effective treatment in increasing consumption for children who engage in food refusal. The present study aimed to extend previous research by comparing the effectiveness of the high-p sequence alone (as described by Patel et. al) and when combined with demand fading (as described by Penrod et al.) with children who engage in active food refusal. A multi-element design was used to evaluate the relative effects of the high-p sequence with and without demand fading. Results indicated that both treatments were ineffective in establishing consumption. However, the high-p sequence combined with demand fading was effective in increasing behaviors closer to the terminal response. Implications and recommendations are discussed as they relate to increasing consumption.