Sensory-Based Feeding Strategies

Just about everyone has treated a problem feeder/picky eater or has been asked to help "fix" a picky eater during their career. During the past decade children have become more sensitive in general. There has been an increased incidence of allergies, sensory sensitivities, and spectrum disorders. Along with these sensitivities, food preferences and aversions have skyrocketed. Because eating is one of the basic human needs, if a person is not eating well it plays alarge role in all other areas of development.

This course will provide information on the role food plays in the hierarchy of needs, signs and symptoms of picky eating/problem feeding, effective treatment methods, and caregiver education. Feeding is more than just hand to mouth. This course will show therapists how to support feeding through adequate seating, posture, motor control, core strength, and breath control.

The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0- 18.

Highlights

• Review the latest evidence, trends, and why there has been a surge in picky eating during the past 5 years
• Equip yourself with skills to assess and interpret common problems encountered during feeding
• Improve your treatment, intervention, caregiver education, and differential diagnosis of a range of feeding barriers

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists