Learn more about paediatric feeding disorder (including ARFID and feeding tube weaning [gastrostomy tube/g-tube; nasogastric tube/NG tube) for free from the experts at Kennedy Krieger (KKI)!
Understanding Pediatric Feeding Disorders: A Guide for Caregivers
Register for a free webinar: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7pm to 8:30pm
Feeding challenges are considered a disorder when they are severe enough to affect a child’s health or growth, cause the child to be underweight or overweight, cause specific nutrient deficiencies, or lead to significant child and family disruption on a daily basis. An estimated 25% of all children have a feeding disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment are extremely important.
This webinar will focus on the following:
• The characteristics of a feeding disorder and how they differ from typical picky eating
• One – two approaches/strategies to address common roadblocks in a child’s feeding journey
• Understanding when and how an evaluation in a feeding disorders clinic is appropriate
Speakers:
Michelle Melicosta, MD, MPH, Kathryn Davis, RD, Katherine Stevens, MS, OTR/L, Christina Keeney, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, Sarah Haney, PhD, BCBA-D, Jennifer Del Re, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, Moderated by Kennedy Krieger CEO and President Dr. Brad Schlaggar
Unable to make this one? Three more are freely available on their website:
Beyond Picky Eating: When Children Can’t or Won’t Eat
Feeding Challenges: What They Look Like and How to Treat Them: A Tutorial for Parents
Feeding Challenges: What They Look Like and How to Treat Them: A Tutorial for Providers
https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/feeding-disorders-program
More free videos are available from KKI (click and scroll to the bottom)
Want to learn more or request help for your child?
For more information on the process and to request an intake consultation appointment
About the author https://www.paediatricfeedingintl.com/about-us/
Paediatric Feeding International provides in-home intensive services and remote consultation for feeding/ARFID and tube weaning using the only well-established empirically-supported treatments for paediatric feeding disorders. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality services and supporting families through their journey. With our guidance and expertise, families can feel assured that their child receives the best care. A process previously exclusive to a few specific locations in the United States, Dr. Tessa Taylor now travels in order to bring the most advanced techniques across the world.
- Backed by 50 years of evidence
- Intensive, In-home
- Tailored for your child and family
- Works quickly (in days, weeks)
- Gradual tube reduction
- Wide variety of healthy foods
- Teaches independent skills (utensils, cup drinking, chewing, medication)
- Direct, high level of parent support and help
- Meals away from home and with other caregivers
- Funding available (NDIS, Medicare)
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