Do you work with children on the autism spectrum that suffer from nutrition deficiencies?
Experience gastrointestinal distress?
It’s no secret that mealtime can be tough for these clients and their families.
From picky eating to food addictions, incorporating healthy foods is a constant struggle, but with the right strategies, your clients and their families will have the solution.
Discover step-by-step guides that you can apply with any young client, and turn mealtime into playtime when you take advantage of this video course.
Immediately integrate nourishing foods for children with autism – without turning the dinner table into a battleground.
Recognize commonalities in the development of play, emotional intelligence, and mealtime skills. Identify common myths about picky eaters and the research-based evidence that contradicts these commonly held assumptionsDifferentiate and compare a child's current food choices for nutritional value and sensory preferencesGenerate plans for successfully introducing new and nourishing foods.Design therapeutic interventions that motivate and reward expanded food choices and the development of eating competence
 Occupational Therapists |
Occupational Therapy Assistants |
| Physical Therapists |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
| Dietitians |
Dietary Managers |
| Educators |
Nurses |
| Speech-Language Pathologists |
Psychologists |
| Social Workers |
Case Managers |
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I have to tell you I have referenced your beautiful charts and PowerPoints many times for my families of picky eaters and problem eaters. It was so nice to have something tangible and ready to go. Maybe it appeals to my visual learning, but I appreciate how all the information was laid out.
Angela Folczyk, Occupational Therapist
Susan presented a great workshop with lots of practical ideas. Her wealth of knowledge was unbelievable! She used the participants and allowed us to give suggestions and experiences which was also a real bonus!
Sheila Gensler, SLP
I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. I deal with mealtime 'stress' daily (as a dietitian in a birth-3 setting), and I learned great strategies to try out with the families I serve.
Raquel Mendiola, Dietician
Debbie Link
I was amazed at the depth and quality of information shared. I did not expect to learn so much. The chaining map was an excellent resource, especially with the practice and problem solving involved.
Pat Acker-Bailey
I will put into practice many of the points discussed today. Very informative! Great rating scales! Great approach!! Any child would be lucky to have crossed paths with Susan! The only reason I marked "partially agree" above is because this could have easily been 2 days. Susan was an excellent presenter.
Lynn Brose
Susan L. Roberts, MDiv, OTR/L
Co-authored:
"My Kid Eats Everything: A Journey from Picky to Adventurous Eating"
"Kinesiology: Movement in the Context of Activity"
"Biomechanics: Problem Solving for Occupational Therapy"
Ms. Roberts has served children with autism, their families, and their communities for more than 20 years, developing positive and highly effective solutions for the home and school. She coaches parents and therapists who want to "raise happy kids for a peaceful world."
More about Susan Roberts:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University.
- Master of Divinity from Harvard University, based on research interests in the sensory aspects of healing rituals.
- Current research focuses on the primary occupation of childhood – play – as well as the use of mind/body approaches to achieve optimal health and wellness.
- Taught kinesiology and pediatrics in the Occupational Therapy Departments of Eastern Kentucky University and New York Institute of Technology.
- Opened and operated a play-based pediatric clinic in Tucson, Arizona.
- Named Arizona Occupational Therapy Association's Occupational Therapist of the Year in 1993.
- Complete the Professional Training Program at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City.
Disclosure:
Financial - Receives a speaking honorarium from Vyne Education.
Receives royalties from Elsevier Publishing and Create Space Publishing.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.