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**Take this course along with "Pediatric Feeding-The Big Picture 2" for a discounted price (up to $55.00 discount per person)!
Oral Motor Exercises! Sensory Stimulation! E-Stim! Behavioral Programming! How does it all fit together? How do OTs and SLPs work together in a successful feeding program? 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? Come learn the relationship between a child's gross motor abilities and his feeding skills. Learn the three primary components of feeding disorders, Sensory/Motor/Behavioral and how to address them in a comprehensive treatment program. In this introductory course, for SLP/SLPAs and OT/COTAs you will learn how to work together to evaluate and choose different techniques and modalities in light of the specific needs of the child and the knowledge-base, roles, and scope of each discipline. Stop trying to use someone else's "cookbook" and develop a unique program appropriate for each client.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and compare the relationship between Gross Motor Development and Oral Motor/Feeding Development
  • Delineate different areas of responsibility and scope for SLPs and OTs
  • List the three primary areas of concern in Pediatric Feeding Disorders.
  • Discuss the importance of addressing the sensory and motor components of the disorder before resorting to a strictly behavioral program.
  • Plan appropriate treatment approaches based on one or all three components of Feeding Disorder
  • Discuss current research (or lack of) i.e. N.E.R.D., pharmaceuticals, G.E.R.D., etc.)

Jennifer Meyer

M.A. CCC-SLP

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

Kristin Cummins

Day 1

07:30 - 08:00
Registration
08:00 - 09:00
Typical Development of Feeding Skills
09:00 - 10:15
Development of Feeding Skills correlating to Gross Motor Development
10:15 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:15
Motor Component of Feeding Disorders: Theory and Roles
11:15 - 12:00
Motor Component of Feeding Disorders: Therapy approaches
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch
01:00 - 01:30
Sensory Component of Feeding Disorders: –Theory and Roles
01:30 - 02:30
Sensory Component of Feeding Disorders: - Treatment approaches for hyposensitivity.
02:30 - 02:45
Break
02:45 - 03:30
Sensory Component: Therapy for Hypersensitivity
03:30 - 04:15
Behavioral Component of Feeding Disorders: Theory and Roles
04:15 - 05:00
Behavioral Component of Feeding Disorders: Therapy approaches
05:00 - 05:30
Q & A

Delivery VIA:

  • Live By Request - This course is available to come to you! Contact us to see how easy that can be. mail@ciaoseminars.com

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 8.0 Hrs. OT/COTAs; PT/PTAs; SLP/SLPAs (unless otherwise noted)
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (SLPSLPAs)
  • This course is offered for 0.8 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (8 PDUs)
  • CIAO is an IACET Approved Provider of CEUs (0.8 CEUs)
  • 8.0hrs Illinois Early Intervention Program (2.0 Typical; 2.25 Atypical; 3.75 Intervention)
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the TBPTE Accredited Prov. #1602009
  • This activity meets the continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • 8.0 Hrs. PT/PTAs in AR, CA(CERS#12-30082-2), IL, LA, NJ(711-2012), NY, OH(12S0433),
  • 8.0 Hrs. PT/PTAs in TN(#4474), TX (8 CCUs)
  • 9.5 Hrs OT/COTAs in FL (CEBroker #20-200648)
  • This course is approved by the CA Board of OT for Advanced Practice:
  • - 8.0 hrs Swallowing CABOT#25-S5

Contact hours applied for:

  • OTs in CA for Advanced Practice

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)


CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.


This course is offered for 0.8 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).


Reviews

A wealth of information was shared about feeding and swallowing. I have many take(?JH) - always for addressing the sensory issues that present themselves in children who have a premature birth history.

- Chicago (TH), IL / Aug 2013

Great course, easy to understand, great speaker.

- Chicago (TH), IL / Aug 2013

This was a great course for me. I can truly say that now I understand how all disciplines need and should work together on feeding. This was enlightening, informative and exiting to learn. P.S. I always ask why!!!, before I came to this class... LOL. So this was great!!! Now, I wish i signed up for part 2. The big picture 2.

- Chicago (TH), IL / Aug 2013

The hands on activities/exercises made the info more memorable.

- Chicago (TH), IL / Aug 2013

Fantastic presenter

- Chicago (TH), IL / Aug 2013

This was an excellent course with good "whys". Totally appreciated the trans-disciplinary approach.

- Chicago (TH), IL / Aug 2013

Jennifer was a very creative and entertaining speaker. I liked her brainstorming session.

- Metairie (TH) FULL, LA / Jul 2013

Jennifer was a wonderful speaker and loved her enthusiasm! She seemed very educated in this area and shared great stories. Her info was very clear!

- Metairie (TH) FULL, LA / Jul 2013

Excellent speaker! very knowledgeable and able to present material in a manner that one can understand.

- Metairie (TH) FULL, LA / Jul 2013

Jennifer was great, She gave great examples and she related well with the class.

- Metairie (TH) FULL, LA / Jul 2013