Just wanted to comment on the feeding activity that I did with Tony for the first time today. Marlaina had prepared 4 different food items before I arrived. These were hot dogs, pea chips, mini waffle, and chicken nuggets. The idea was to present only a bite-size amount to Tony so that he would mand for more of the desired food. Unfortunately, Tony won’t eat anything that is cut up into tiny pieces so I had to give him one mini waffle, one piece of a hot dog, a pea chip and a nugget. Tony chose the waffle first. I tacted the waffle for him while he was enjoying it and then I let him move on. He then chose the hot dog next and popped it in his mouth before I could get an echoic. I tacted “hot dog” again while he was chewing. He didn’t seem too interested in the chicken or the pea chip so he started scanning around the room saying “eat, eat.” He saw the food plate in my lap with the rest of the hot dog and waffles and reached for it. I held up a single piece of hot dog and a mini waffle in each hand. As he reached for the waffle I held it just out of reach and asked, “What do you want?” After a pause, Tony didn’t respond and I prompted with “you want waffle? Waffle?” Tony echoed “waffle” and I reinforced him with the waffle. After finishing yet another delicious mini waffle, Tony wanted some hot dog. I used the same procedure as before and Tony echoed “hot dog” and then actually answered correctly with no prompt later on.

I think today was very successful with the food. He’s already getting “hot dog” and “waffle” today so I’m really excited about trying it again on Thursday.