2025 Autism Conference Workshop 1 - Carrie Borrero: Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Considerations for Practice
Friday, January 17, 2025
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Feeding difficulties can be a relatively common concern for parents with young children, particularly those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Food refusal and selectivity are associated with a child experiencing severe difficulties consuming adequate nutrition by mouth and can often be a significant source of stress in the home. A behavior analytic approach has been successful in reducing levels of refusal and increasing consumption. Practice in this area is highly specialized and practitioners would benefit from training targeted toward pediatric feeding from not only a behavior analytic perspective but across disciplines. A discussion of factors related to feeding difficulties across disciplines will be provided as well as practical strategies for identifying effective treatments while considering social validity.
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