RESOURCES & DISCIPLINES Bring This Course to You!
Oral Motor Exercises! Sensory Stimulation! E-Stim! Behavioral Programming!
How does it all fit together? How do you know when to use the different techniques out there? Should we combine approaches? How do you know where to start, when to “push,” and when to stop?
Participants will learn the relationship between a child’s gross motor abilities and feeding skills. The course will cover the sensory, motor, and behavioral components of feeding disorders and how to address them in a comprehensive treatment program.
In this intermediate course, participants will learn how to work together to evaluate and choose different techniques and modalities for the specific needs of the child, based on the knowledge, roles, and scope of each discipline.
On Day 2, using case studies and group discussions, OTs, PTs, SLPs, and Dysphagia Professionals will explore contributing medical problems and family dynamics. You will learn what can and cannot be done to help a child with severe gastrointestinal or cardiopulmonary problems eat.
Additionally, the course will address how prematurity contributes to feeding problems, the effects of medications on swallowing, and why it’s crucial to know what meds your client is on. The instructor will outline the connection between NICU and feeding and swallowing difficulties later in life. You will also discover the often overlooked impact on families who have a child with a feeding disorder and leave with practical ways to support and empower these families.
Stop trying to use someone else’s “cookbook” and develop a unique program tailored to each client!
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Jennifer Meyer, M.A. CCC-SLP is a Feeding Specialist, Developmental Therapist and popular international speaker in the areas of Pediatric Dysphagia and Neonatal Therapy, receiving exceptional ratings for her courses across the U.S. and in China.
She has 35 years experience specializing in pediatric feeding disorders, working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units, developing inpatient dysphagia, neonatal and outpatient hospital-based feeding programs, Early Childhood Intervention programs, and serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas Woman’s University and the developer and Clinical Coordinator of the Center for Assisting Families with Feeding and Eating (CAFFE). She has served as a paid consultant to Home Health companies in the Dallas-Ft., Worth area, including mentoring more than 150 therapists and assisting in the development of home-based High-Risk Infant programs. Through her private practice, Feeding and Dysphagia Resources, she continues to provide consultation and program development for dysphagia services in a wide variety of settings.
Through all of her endeavors, Jennifer continues to serve as consultant and mentor in her mission to teach therapists to see themselves as facilitators in treating the child, supporting the family in discovering the fun, joy and family connection in eating.
Financial Disclosures: Jennifer receives royalties from CIAO Seminars for the sale of this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures: There are no relevant relationships to disclose
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)
Intermediate Level
1.6 ASHA CEUs
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Great course! Jennifer was so engaging, passionate, knowledgeable and approachable.
- Fort Smith, AR / Apr 2025
Jennifer was personable, lively, and extremely knowledgeable. I would join any course taught by her!
- Fort Smith, AR / Apr 2025
Very professional and knowledgeable presenter. Great teaching style for complex concepts.
- Fort Smith, AR / Apr 2025
More OT related tx/activities.
- Fort Smith, AR / Apr 2025
I wish there was more on writing goals and how to eval for feeding difficulties. I think it had too much about NICU babies and what to do in the NICU when we don't work in a hospital. Only the next to last PPT talked about the main population we work with - kids w/ autism and food aversion.
- Fort Smith, AR / Apr 2025
Great course! Jennifer makes it easy to stay engaged and explains everything well!
- Fort Smith, AR / Apr 2025
I would love to take more classes.
- San Antonio, TX / Aug 2024
This course was Fantastic!! Jennifer was knowledgeable, engaging, fun and organized. I left with several practical strategies!
- San Antonio, TX / Aug 2024
Jennifer was amazing! I love use of stories, humor and keeping it real! She kept me engaged and thinking throughout the course. I can't wait to take another one from her!
- San Antonio, TX / Aug 2024
Jennifer is very knowledgeable, passionate and a good story teller. She kept me engaged for the whole time- no stage 3 of alertness. :)
- San Antonio, TX / Aug 2024
Jennifer makes the information approachable and engaging. Fantastic addition to CIAO.
- San Antonio, TX / Aug 2024
Jennifer did AMAZING, I was so engaged and felt so inspired. She teaches in a way that makes sense and I'll remember.
- San Antonio, TX / Aug 2024
Loved this course. Jennifer you were amazing! I cannot wait to take more of your courses.
- San Antonio, TX / Aug 2024
Jennifer was a fantastic speaker, provided great information and was patient with the audience.
- San Antonio, TX / Aug 2024
This course was very engaging, informative and thorough! Jen was amazing and full of practical knowledge!
- Jacksonville, FL / May 2024
content was fabulous and Jenn is amazing as a presenter!
- Jacksonville, FL / May 2024
I loved it!
- Jacksonville, FL / May 2024
great presenter! Jennifer was easy to follow and very engaged with all of us!
- Jacksonville, FL / May 2024
I plan on bringing this course to Arkansas in the Spring. It will benefit our staff and kiddos and families.
- Jacksonville, FL / May 2024
Excellent presenter!
- Jacksonville, FL / May 2024
Jennifer was a great presenter! super knowledgeable!
- Jacksonville, FL / May 2024