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Course #1131
The Problem Eater: Picky Eating, Oral Sensory Issues, and Behavior Modification

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CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT - Areas of Occupation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Course Abstract

Pediatric problem eating can lead to stressful mealtime environments for an entire family. Families tend to have significant difficulties improving the eating habits of their children without intervention. The focus of feeding therapy with problem eaters is to improve the relationship between the parent and child around the mealtime.

Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam

  • The learner will be able to identify the developmental milestones of feeding related to problem eating.
  • The learner will be able to identify associated medical and developmental diagnoses that can lead to problem eating behaviors.
  • The learner will be able to identify symptoms related to problem eating.
  • The learner will be able to identify strategies to assist with introducing new foods and adding new foods to a child's diet repertoire.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Course Objectives and Introduction
5-15 Minutes Developmental and Oral Motor Milestones
15-25 Minutes Diagnoses and Therapy Definitions
25-35 Minutes Symptoms
35-45 Minutes Strategies
45-55 Minutes Evidenced-Based Research and Related Fields
55-60 Minutes Case Examples; Questions

Course Information

This is an audio recording of a live session.

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This course was originally produced by our affiliate company, SpeechPathology.com

Course Presenter

jennifer dahms

Jennifer Dahms, M.S., CCC-SLP

Jennifer Dahms is a pediatric speech pathologist in Boise, Idaho. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She has worked in pediatric outpatient clinics and Birth-to-Three programs in both Wisconsin and Idaho and currently has her own private practice, Valley Pediatric Feeding, LLC. Jennifer has dedicated her continuing education and professional focus on pediatric dysphagia. She has presented on pediatric feeding disorders at the Idaho Speech and Hearing Association's annual convention as well as at the Inter Mountain Area Speech and Hearing Convention in 2008. Jennifer also presented on pediatric feeding disorders in the schools at Idaho State University's Winter Symposium in 2009. She received ASHA's ACE award in 2010.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT - Areas of Occupation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Please note: CEU tests must be passed within 30 days of the event.
To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a Professional Subscriber.
American Occupational Therapy Association




OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved CE provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This course is offered for 0.1 CEUs. Courses approved by AOTA are accepted by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certificate Renewal program. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyOccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs.

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