Pediatric feeding disorders represent one of the most clinically significant and practically challenging issues that behavior analysts encounter in early intervention settings. With research indicating that as many as 90% of children with autism spectrum disorder experience some form of feeding difficulty, the prevalence of this concern among the populations most commonly served by BCBAs is staggering.
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Join Free →Pediatric feeding disorders often involve the consumption of limited variety of foods or total refusal of many foods. As many as 90% of children with autism have a feeding difficulty with the majority of the population demonstrating food selectivity, which can have detrimental consequences if left untreated (e.g., nutritional deficits, diabetes, obesity). These disorders can also cause caregiver stress and anxiety and can impact the child's ability to transition to least restrictive environments, such as school. Many clinicians currently do not have access to the necessary training to assess these disorders and best assist in the child's clinical care. This workshop will include background information on pediatric feeding disorders, the importance of collaboration with medical professionals and referring to others when necessary, and finally, a training on the implementation of behavior-analytic skills that can be applied in clinical settings. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice applying the newly learned skills, writing behavioral feeding programs, and collecting data on feeding behaviors, such as acceptance, mouth clean, and challenging mealtime behaviors.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 3 | Ethics |
| COA | 3 | — |
| FL MH/PSY | 3 | — |
Angie received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2017. She then obtained her M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science from Rollins College and her BCBA certification in 2019. She received her Ph.D. at the University of Florida in 2024 under the advisement of Dr. Vollmer. Currently, she is a postdoctoral associate at the University of Florida and a clinical supervisor in the Intensive Feeding Clinic at UF Health's Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. Her primary research focus is in the area of pediatric feeding disorders, specifically treatment efficacy, generalization, and caregiver training.
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