Practical Strategies for Treating complex Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Treating the Whole Child

Description

Clinicians will learn successful, comprehensive evaluation of feeding problems including those encountered by children with oral motor dysfunction, oral motor inexperience, oral hypersensitivity, behavioral rigidity and anxiety as seen in children with cardiac issues, prematurity, ASD, syndromes, SPD. Focus will be on a holistic treatment approach for challenging feeding disorders that are characteristically seen with tube dependency, lack of autonomy, rigid eating patterns, inability to regulate and difficulty transitioning to table foods.

Participants will leave with a comprehensive therapy tool box including suggestions for reducing mealtime stress and anxiety and ensuring family carryover. Video case analysis will enhance problem-solving in hospital, school, home and private practice settings.

Location kids can do
19100 S. Crescent Drive
Mokena, IL
Date 10/10/2014 8:30 AM - 10/11/2014 4:00 PM (Check in 8:00 AM)
Sponsor Education Resources, Inc.
Trainer Mary C. Tarbell-Bickley
Contact Barbara Goldfarb (508) 359-6533 ddebello@educationresourcesinc.com
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 5.0 - Assessment
1.0 - Atypical Development
7.5 - Intervention
Cost $425.00
Status Closed