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How to Stop Eating Soil

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Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa SudhakarHomeopathy Doctor • 37 Years Exp.M.B.S.(HOMEO), MD - Homeopathy
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  • Presentation of attention, food or toys, not contingent on pica being attempted
  • Differential reinforcement, with positive reinforcement if pica is not attempted and consequences if pica is attempted
  • Discrimination training between edible and inedible items, with negative consequences if pica is attempted
  • Visual screening, with eyes covered for a short time after pica is attempted
  • Aversive presentation, contingent on pica being attempted:
  1. oral taste (e.g., lemon)
  2. smell sensation (e.g., ammonia)
  3. physical sensation (e.g., water mist in face)
  • Physical restraint:
  1. self-protection devices that prohibit placement of objects in the mouth
  2. brief restraint contingent on pica being attempted
  3. Time-out contingent on pica being attempted
  4. Overcorrection, with attempted pica resulting in required washing of self, disposal of nonedible objects and chore-based punishment
  5. Negative practice (non-edible object held against patient's mouth without allowing ingestion)
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