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    Pediatric Feeding-The Big Picture -2 Day

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    • Physical Therapist
    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Asst
    • Speech Language Pathologist
    • Speech Language Pathology Asst
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Course Description

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. 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!

ATTENDANCE:

  1. On Tour Options: Attend the course in person at any City/Date listed. Streaming is only available for courses held at the Gulf Breeze/CIAO Studios location.
  2. Livestream Options:
    1. Attend via Livestream from anywhere around the world. Livestream participants will login to access the event from their computer.
    2. Or – Attend in person at CIAO Studios in Gulf Breeze, FL.

LIVESTREAMS ONLY:

  • Events are streamed in real time. 
  • Course agenda is in Central time (CST). Please adjust for your time zone.
  • Registrants who attend the livestream broadcast will be able to interact with instructor.
  • All registrants will have access to the broadcast recording for 14 days.
  • A group may view the course together; however, each attendee must be individually registered in order to receive CE credit.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attend/view entire course
  • Pass multiple choice quiz (80% min score)
  • Complete online course evaluation

CE CREDIT:

See CE Credit Tab for professional board approval information

  • SLPs - this course is registered with ASHA as Blended Learning. ASHA CEUs may be earned by attending live, viewing the recording, or a combination of both.
  • OTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.
  • PTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.

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 SLP’s and OT’s
  • List the first 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 basic components of Feeding Disorder
  • Discuss various medical issues that also cause feeding disorders in children.
  • List 3 strategies that can be used in the treatment of children with GERD and Cardiac/Respiratory Issues.
  • List 4 family paradigms that might be in operation in client families.
  • 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 has over 20 years experience specializing in pediatric oral motor, speech, and feeding disorders. She is a popular national speaker and has received exceptional ratings for her courses. Jennifer has worked in many Neonatal Intensive Care Units, developed an outpatient hospital-based feeding program and served as an Oral Motor/ Feeding Consultant for Early Childhood Intervention Programs. In her role as Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas Woman’s University she taught Neurology, Language Development, and Dysphagia courses both on campus and online. She developed and served as the Clinical Coordinator of the Center for Assisting Families with Feeding and Eating (CAFFE). She is currently consulting with several Home Health companies in the Dallas-Ft., Worth area, including mentoring more than 150 therapists and assisting in the development of a High-Risk Infant program.
Financial Disclosures: Jennifer receives royalties from CIAO Seminars for the sale of this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures: There are no relevant relationships to disclose

Day 1

07:30 - 08:00
Registration (Continental Breakfast)
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 - 12:00
Sensory Component of Feeding Disorders: Therapy approaches
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch
01:00 - 02:30
Motor Component of Feeding Disorders: –Theory and Roles
02:30 - 02:45
Break
02:45 - 03:30
Motor Component: Therapy for Hypersensitivity
03:30 - 04:30
Behavioral Component of Feeding Disorders: Theory and Roles
04:30 - 05:00
Case Studies
05:00 - 05:30
Q & A

Day 2

07:30 - 08:00
Registration (continental breakfast)
08:00 - 08:30
Brief Review of first three components of Feeding issues
08:30 - 10:30
Medical Issues: Gastrointestinal, Cardiopulmonary, Visual Impairment
10:30 - 10:45
Break
10:45 - 12:00
Medical Issues continued: Pharmaceutical
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch
01:00 - 03:00
Prematurity
03:00 - 03:15
Break
03:15 - 05:00
Family Dynamic Issues
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
  • Live Stream - This course is offered from our Live Stream studio. Watch and interact with the instructor from wherever you are or join us as part of the studio audience in sunny Gulf Breeze, FL. Included with each Live Stream registration is access to the course recording for the 14 days immediately following the broadcast.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 16 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (1.6 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
  • ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (1.6 AOTA CEUs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (16 PDUs)
  • 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 Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2502009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the CA Code of Regulations
  • CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 16 Hrs. PT/PTAs in CA(CIAO24-121), IL, TX (APTA TX #2502009 for 16 CCUs)
  • 16 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, GA, OK, SC, TN
  • 16 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 19 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-1176432)
  • 19.2 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY

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


CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.



Reviews

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