Overcoming Challenges: Evaluation & Treatment of Sensory-based Feeding Disorders in Children
DESCRIPTION
This webinar will provide information on the evaluation and treatment of sensory-based feeding disorders for a variety of ages and diagnoses. This webinar will include information on how to overcome challenges in identifying, evaluating and treating this population across a variety of settings. Course topics will also discuss ways to modify your treatment plan to serve the need to families experiencing mealtime stress for children with a variety of underlying diagnoses including cerebral palsy, dysphagia and brain injury. Ideas and strategies for incorporating therapy into the home will also be provided.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify when therapy is appropriate for children with feeding disorders
- Determine ways to deliver effective therapy within your setting for a
given diagnosis - Construct ways to help families measure progress outside of therapy
INSTRUCTOR
Ashley Berman M.A., CCC-SLP
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Occupational Therapy
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 00439. This distance learning – independent webinar is offered at .1 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapy
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathology
DISCLOSURES
Course Director’s and Planning Committee Members’ Disclosure Information:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L, BCP Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Ashley Berman M.A., CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
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