Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Pica
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Behavior
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James K. Luiselli, Ed.D., ABPP, BCBA-D
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Pica is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly consumes nonnutritive items, such as dirt or paint. Research suggests that pica affects between 6-25% of people with IDD. In this chapter excerpt, read about how to treat the disorder using medical and behavioral interventions.
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