Pediatric Feeding: Sensory Knowledge

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Video Runtime: 55 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 31 Minutes

This course gives you the clinical competence to assess and treat pediatric feeding disorders secondary to structural, sensory-based, and experience-based difficulties. At the completion of this course, you will be able to identify tongue-ties in relation to feeding difficulties and walk your clients through the recovery process. This course will help you think about each client’s individual differences in order to best serve clients using neurodiverse-affirming care. This course will review sensory differences in relation to feeding and evidence-based strategies to help your client gain a better introspection surrounding food. Parent education is crucial when working with feeding clients. This course will give you the confidence and knowledge to appropriately guide parents on ways to support their children’s feeding progress.

Learning Objectives

Formulate play-based treatment strategies to desensitize the client’s sensory aversion to various food textures
Design a plan of care based on each client’s case history and individual differences to demonstrate optimal progress and build trust
Prioritize neurodiverse-affirming care by incorporating sensory considerations into treatment to build rapport and trust

Meet your instructor

Danielle Carey

Danielle Carey has been a practicing speech-language pathologist over the last 12 years. During the early years of her career, Danielle worked in rehabilitation centers and hospitals. Over the last nine years, she has worked within the private practice setting. Danielle has created and launched a myofunctional program. While…

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Chapters & learning objectives

1. Tactile and Visual System

This chapter will focus on the tactile and visual sensory systems. It will cover the characteristics and challenges faced by tactile and visual overresponders, who may react strongly to sensory input, as well as underresponders, who may require more intense stimulation to engage.

2. Gustatory and Auditory System

This chapter will focus on the gustatory and auditory systems and will examine sensory processing related to taste and sound for the pediatric client. Parent education tips and suggested accommodations are also provided.

3. Olfactory, Vestibular, Proprioceptive, and Interoceptive System

This chapter will explore how individuals process smells, balance, body awareness, and internal sensations differently. It will also provide targeted intervention strategies to help regulate these sensory responses, promoting better integration and overall well-being.

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