Objective: This investigation explored the effects of using caregiver training (CT) via telepractice to improve the caregiver’s use of specific verbal prompts during mealtimes. Method: An A-B design with follow-up was selected for this investigation and included two participants. The independent variable was caregiver training through telepractice to use specific verbal prompts with their children during mealtime. Caregivers were taught key phrases and language to use for creating a positive feeding experience. The dependent variable in this investigation was the mean number of times per minute a caregiver used a specific verbal prompt during mealtime or snack time. Results: Visual analysis revealed an immediate positive therapeutic change for all participants during the intervention phase. PND was 100% with all treatment data points falling outside of baseline data points. After the investigation was completed, caregiver perception of intervention and delivery service revealed that all participants ‘strongly agreed’ that they felt comfortable during the session and found the intervention to be a beneficial experience for them and their children. Also, the caregivers reported on the Ease of Use and Helpfulness of telepractice, and all participants ‘strongly agreed’ that telepractice was overall easy to use and helpful. Caregivers reported that telepractice was easier to use than face-to-face sessions. Conclusion: The results support the hypothesis that using telepractice to provide CT increased the number of times a caregiver used specific verbal prompts during mealtimes. Through analysis, the data demonstrated the positive impact that training had on each participant.
