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1	Reducing Rapid Eating in Adults with an Intellectual Disability Echeverria, Francia 01 January 2011 (has links) Rapid eating is a frequent problem among individuals with developmental disabilities that can pose a threat to health. The following study sought to reduce the rate of eating behaviors in two adults diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability. Assessment of eating rate took place in the participants' group homes during lunch or dinner meals. Procedures included the use of vibrating pagers with and without verbal prompts to prompt eating and prevent rapid eating behaviors. Results demonstrate a clear reduction in rate of eating when using vibrating pagers and verbal prompts for both participants. behavioral training eating rate social validity tactile prompts verbal prompts American Studies Arts and Humanities Social and Behavioral Sciences