Hello! I wanted to let you know about a free talk I am giving tomorrow with my colleagues Dr. Carmen Caruthers and Janet Martin. We are going to talk about our collaboration between the UNC TEACCH program and the feeding team and how we are working with some of our kiddos. Sorry for the late notice. It’s 9-11:30 (not recorded)- please come if you are free! – Krisi
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JYbAuk9tRVeUPoUwO8b9Ww#/registration
Date & Time
Jun 20, 2025 09:00 – 11:30 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Description
Pediatric feeding disorders (PFDs) are becoming increasingly common with estimates that 1 in 37 children are affected. The prevalence reported is much higher in children with developmental delays and chronic diseases with 1 in 5 children identified (Kovacic et al., 2021) while 90% of children on the autism spectrum are reported to have feeding difficulties (Volkert & Vaz, 2010). Autistic children represent a special patient population in that many of the behavioral features of autism make feeding intervention particularly challenging. Taking into account the unique learning styles of autism (Van Bourgondien & Coonrod, 2013), and associated Structured TEACCHing strategies, professionals can better understand and treat pediatric feeding disorders in this population.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define PFDs
2. Identify key professionals involved in the assessment & treatment of PFDs 2. Apply autism learning styles to PFDs
3. Identify 1-2 strategies for working with autistic clients with PFDs Target Audience:
This course is designed for speech pathologists, occupational therapists, BCBAs, as well as others interested in feeding strategies for children on the autism spectrum, ages 5 – 18, who have feeding difficulty, selective eating, food refusal and/or oral aversion.
Will continuing education hours be provided? (For nurses)
Hi!
I had the privilege of participating in the webinar, but the link for evaluation, feedback, and the certificate isn’t working. Who can I contact? Thank you very much!
Unable to attend the webnar on special considerations in treatment of feeding disorders in the children with Autism. Is there anyway to get written information on this since the event was not recorded?? thank you.
Live on the West Coast and timing was not possible due to short notice.
I was unable to attend the webinar, but would like to hear the information. Can it be scheduled again or can it I have some of the information that was shared?
Awwww I’m so bummed I missed this. I’m attending Catherine Shaker’s course right now and she mentioned how awesome this course was. Hope to catch the next one!