PFTC™ Library Feed The Peds® CPFT™ Certification

Feeding Challenges in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

2 Contact Hours, 0.2 ASHA AND AOTA CEUs 

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This course dives deep into the intersection of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), offering a comprehensive exploration of the unique characteristics associated with feeding challenges in children on the spectrum. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how sensory processing differences, communication challenges, and behavioral patterns commonly seen in ASD influence feeding. The course emphasizes a responsive, child-centered approach to treatment, focusing on flexibility and adaptability to meet the individual needs of each child. Through evidence-based strategies and practical interventions, participants will learn how to navigate the complexities of PFD in children with ASD, ensuring that treatment is both supportive and effective.

MEET OUR PRESENTER: 

Bibiana Fuzer da Silva, M.S., SLP - Pediatric Feeding Therapist
 

Bibiana has been a Brazilian certified speech-language pathologist since 2015. She is the co-founder and owner of Ânima Alimentari (@animaalimentari). She has a background specializing in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders, with a particular emphasis on teaching. She has been a presenter at different education events in Brazil, included being a speaker at the annual Brazilian and Latin American Congress of Speech-Language Pathology. Her evaluation and treatment are child-centered, with practices grounded in the principles and values of Responsive Feeding Therapy.

TIME ORDERED AGENDA & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

0-10 minutes: Introduction to PFD and ASD

11-30 minutes: Research related to PFD and ASD

31-50 minutes: Sensory and Behavioral Factors in ASD 

51-70 minutes: Assessment of PFD in Children with ASD

71-90 minutes: Developing Individualized Treatment Plans 

91-110 minutes: Case Studies

111-120 minutes: Conclusion

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

After completion of course participants will be able to: 

  • Apply evidence-based strategies to address Pediatric Feeding Disorders (PFD) in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by considering their unique sensory, behavioral, and communication needs.
  • Differentiate between the feeding challenges related to PFD and those specifically associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder to tailor interventions more effectively.
  • Select and create individualized, flexible feeding plans intervention that respond to the specific developmental and sensory profiles of children with ASD.
  • Produce comprehensive treatment approaches that integrate responsive techniques, fostering a positive and supportive feeding environment for children with PFD and ASD.
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This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). 

AOTA CEUs are available for 2 contact hours in Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge.

Please note if any accommodations are needed to access the learning experience or resource materials, please email [email protected] to discuss further.