Summary: Bethany Kortsha, MA, OTR/L presents an All STAR Lecture on how meal times with a picky eater or problem feeder can be stressful for the entire family. Understand how to recognize the factors of postural stability, sensory processing, and oral motor abilities and how they contribute to mealtime stress. By first addressing these factors the child can then begin to focus and enjoy foods to make mealtimes and food fun.
Level: Introductory
Intended Audience: Parents, caregivers, clinicians, teachers, mental health and medical professionals
Prerequisite: None
Presenter: Bethany Kortsha, MA, OTR/L is currently an OT in the feeding program at STAR Institute and completed her Master’s thesis on Autism and feeding challenges using the SOS Approach to Feeding. Prior to her work at STAR Institute, Bethany worked as a member on a multidisciplinary team in a day treatment clinic for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, SPD, emotional/behavioral disorders, and feeding problems. Additionally, she has completed the STAR Institute's Intensive Mentorship Program and trained under Kay A. Toomey, PhD using the SOS Approach to Feeding.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify factors that contribute to mealtime stress
- Describe major skill areas requited for feeding success
- Identify mealtime strategies to increase fun and decrease stress during meals
Continuing Education: This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional content area). This course will delineate special concepts and treatment variations for specific feeding problems.
STAR Institute for SPD is an AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion. For participants who opt to receive ASHA CEUs, an ASHA CEU Participant Form will be provided for download and must be completed and returned to STAR Institute at education@spdstar.org within 30 days. STAR Institute submits ASHA CEU Participant Forms to ASHA on a quarterly basis.
Disclosures: S.O.S. Approach to Feeding Faculty Disclosures
This workshop provides training on the SOS Approach to Feeding and will not include information or training on other approaches.