Behavior Feeding Therapy Intensive
+ Mentorship
A Live Intensive Workshop (6 CEUs)
Develop the clinical skills needed to assess, design, and implement feeding therapy interventions with confidence and consistency.
Feeding therapy is a high-demand clinical area that requires precise assessment, structured intervention, and ongoing data-based decision-making.
Many clinicians have foundational knowledge of behavior analysis which can apply to feeding therapy but lack:
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A clear framework for feeding assessment
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Structured intervention protocols based
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Experience making real-time treatment adjustments
As a result, feeding cases may feel unclear, inconsistent, or difficult to progress.
This intensive is designed to address those gaps.
Participants will learn a systematic approach to feeding therapy based on the most up-to-date research and apply it through guided case-based mentorship.
~62% of children with Autism present with feeding issues*
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face unique challenges when it comes to feeding and eating. Feeding disorders and picky eating can be particularly prevalent among children with ASD, and these issues can significantly impact their overall well-being and development.
*Adams S. N. (2022). Feeding and Swallowing Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment, 18, 2311–2321.
Feeding Disorders in Children with Autism
Feeding disorders refer to difficulties related to eating and can encompass a range of issues, such as food aversions, limited food preferences, sensory sensitivities, and oral-motor difficulties. In children with autism, feeding disorders may arise due to a combination of factors:
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Sensory Sensitivities: Children with autism often experience heightened sensory sensitivities. They may be sensitive to the textures, tastes, and smells of certain foods, leading to aversions and refusal to eat certain foods.
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Routine and Predictability: Many children with autism thrive on routines and predictability. Any disruption to their established eating routines can lead to resistance or anxiety around mealtimes.
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Communication Challenges: Children with ASD might struggle to communicate their preferences, discomfort, or hunger, which can lead to frustration and misinterpretation of their needs by caregivers.
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Limited Repertoire: Due to their restricted interests or repetitive behaviors, children with autism might develop a limited range of preferred foods, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and concerns.
Picky Eating in Children with Autism
Picky eating refers to a selective approach to food, where a child may only eat a very limited range of foods and show resistance to trying new ones. In children with autism, picky eating can be more pronounced due to the reasons mentioned above. Some characteristics of picky eating in children with autism include:
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Limited Food Preferences: Children with ASD may strongly prefer specific textures, colors, or flavors, often gravitating toward certain foods while completely rejecting others.
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Rigidity: Children with autism may display rigid behaviors and thinking patterns. This rigidity can extend to their food choices, making it challenging to introduce new foods.
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Food Jags: A child with autism might go through phases where they only want to eat a particular food, known as a "food jag." This can limit their nutritional intake and cause concerns.
Impact on Overall Development
Feeding disorders and picky eating can have significant consequences for children with autism:
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Nutritional Deficiencies: Limited food choices can lead to nutritional deficiencies, affecting their growth and development.
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Mealtime Stress: Feeding challenges can result in stress and frustration for both the child and their caregivers during mealtimes.
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Social Isolation: Children with feeding difficulties might face challenges participating in social events that involve food, leading to potential isolation from peers.
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Behavioral Issues: Feeding challenges can contribute to behavioral issues, as children may use food refusal as a way to communicate or exert control.
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Parental Stress: Caregivers often experience stress, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness when dealing with feeding issues in their child with autism.
YOU
can make a difference!
Through our intensive workshop and mentorship opportunity, you can help your clients and their families achieve meaningful and significant change in their daily lives and STOP the mealtime struggles for good!
Workshop Curriculum
This live, interactive CEU course provides a review of current research and evidence-based practices in behavioral feeding therapy. Content is presented through a structured framework that integrates assessment, intervention, and implementation procedures. The course emphasizes application of behavior-analytic principles to feeding therapy within an ethical and clinically appropriate scope.
Session 1
Monday, June 29nd
7:30-9:30pm CST
Foundations, Ethics, & Assessment
First we'll take a look at common feeding challenges and reviews major feeding therapy models, including behavioral and multidisciplinary approaches. Ethical considerations, scope of practice, and referral indicators are addressed alongside functional assessment of feeding behavior. Participants will learn to identify maintaining variables and use assessment data to inform treatment goals.
Session 2
Wednesday, July 1st
7:30-9:30pm CST
Intervention & Implementation
This session focuses on evidence-based behavioral feeding interventions, including reinforcement-based procedures, shaping, and fading techniques. Participants will learn how to structure feeding sessions to support treatment integrity and consistent implementation. Data collection and progress monitoring will be reviewed to guide ongoing clinical decision-making.
Session 3
Friday, July 3rd
7:30-9:30pm CST
Parent Training & Troubleshooting
This session addresses strategies for training caregivers to support feeding interventions and maintain consistency across environments. Participants will review methods for addressing common barriers, including refusal, escape, and limited progress. Emphasis is placed on modifying interventions based on data and applying these practices within the BCBA scope of practice.
Group Mentorship
The group mentorship component is a live, interactive series designed to support application of course content to clinical practice. Participants engage in case-based discussion, treatment planning, and review of implementation procedures. Sessions are structured to facilitate problem-solving, data-based decision-making, and refinement of clinical skills.
Session 1
Monday, July 6th
8:00-9:00pm CST
Case Mapping & Assessment
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Review participant cases or structured scenarios
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Identify maintaining variables and relevant assessment needs
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Develop or refine assessment-informed treatment plans
Session 2
Monday, July 13th
8:00-9:00pm CST
Implementation Review
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Evaluate intervention procedures and treatment integrity
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Review data and client response to intervention
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Modify treatment components based on outcomes
Session 3
Monday, July 20th
8:00-9:00pm CST
Parent Training & Troubleshooting
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Assess caregiver implementation and consistency
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Address barriers to progress (e.g., refusal, escape)
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Adjust strategies to support generalization and maintenance
Bonus
Feeding Therapy Workbook
This digital workbook is a perfect accompaniment to the workshop.
Includes:
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Client assessments
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Feeding session data sheets
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Detailed implementation guide
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Troubleshooting tips
Limited-Time Replay Access
Access all of the recordings, PowerPoints, and other material for 12 months.
Case Application Activities
Participants will complete structured, interactive activities throughout the training designed to support application of concepts to clinical scenarios.
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Starts June 29th
🔥 Early Enrollment
$497 Only until June 26th
Standard Enrollment
$697
