Abstract
Previous research has suggested that modeling may be a viable treatment procedure for children with feeding disorders. The current study extended previous research on modeling by investigating the effectiveness of two different modeling procedures (i.e., modeling differential reinforcement for food consumption, and modeling escape extinction for food refusal) in increasing food consumption for three participants with food selectivity, while addressing limitations of previous research. Results suggested that modeling food refusal and escape extinction was more effective in increasing consumption than modeling food consumption and differential reinforcement for two participants. Neither modeling procedure was effective in increasing consumption for Sally. Possible mechanisms responsible for the effectiveness of the modeling procedure as well as the limitations and directions for future research are discussed.