Mealtime Miseries- Management of Complex Feeding Disorders
Presenters: Elizabeth Clawson, MS, Ph.D., LCP, HSPP and Carol Elliot, B.S., OTR/L
Date: May 2 & 3, 2016 Time: 8:00-5:00 Location: Midland Community Center -2009 S. Jefferson Ave., Midland, MI 48642
CEUs: 1.5 ASHA CEU's will be available for attendees (more information available at conference) Cost: There is a $200.00 Charge for this conference. Users will be invoiced following registration.
The Midland County Educational Service Agency is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Clawson and Ms. Elliot to beautiful Midland, Michigan to share their Transdisciplinary Effective Assessment and Treatment (TR-eat) model . This intervention combines oral motor therapy techniques and behavioral management for the treatment of complex feeding problems. The topic will cover innovative strategies using video case examples to address: oral aversion, food refusal, poor transition to solid foods, texture grading, learning to chew, self- feeding and feeding difficulties related to autism. This course is relevant to infants through school age children. You will learn practical solutions and hands-on techniques that will empower you with new treatment ideas for your most complex cases. Interventions are systematic and evidence based with research supporting outcomes. This course is appropriate for many professionals : SLP, OT, RD, RN, CSW, and Psychologists working with children exhibiting feeding disorders due to a range of differing diagnoses. This course is appropriate for all levels of experience.
When May 2 - 3, 2016
Where Midland Community Center 2009 S Jefferson Ave Midland, MI