Feeding differences and challenges are common among autistic individuals, and feeding needs and differences often persist into adulthood. Unfortunately, autistic individuals are disproportionately subjected to behavioral based feeding interventions that neglect neurodivergent neurophysiology in favor of rewards and punishments to induce compliance. Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT), as defined by Rowell, et. al. (2021), offers an ethical and evidence based context in which neurodivergent affirming feeding therapy can take place. In this presentation, RFT will be presented through the lens of Wilcox’s (1999) framework for doing, being, becoming, and belonging to introduce a framework for providing a neurodivergent affirming approach to RFT.
Presented at the Virtual Summit: Sensory Health in Autism June 8-10, 2022
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the
presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Introductory
Length: 1 hour
Timeframe for access: Once you first choose to "Launch" this course, you will have 45 days to access the content as often as you like. Your 45-day window for access will not begin until you first click the "Launch" button.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the ways in which sensory differences impact feeding preferences and needs
- Identify practical, direct therapy and coaching strategies for supporting feeding needs among autistic individuals
Course
Structure:
1)
Video presentation – 40 mins
2) Q
& A with presenter and moderator – 20 mins
Caroline Braun CCC-SLP
Caroline Braun is an Autistic speech-language pathologist specializing in the treatment of complex motor speech, language, and feeding needs. Her experiences with neurodivergent adults and children in medical and educational settings inspired her to start a neurodiversity-affirming private practice as an alternative to the behavioral clinics prevalent in her area. Caroline is an aspiring researcher with a special interest in responsive feeding therapy and affirming, parent-mediated supports. She is passionate about raising awareness of traumatizing feeding practices and advocating for neurodivergent-affirming approaches to feeding therapy.
Presenter Disclosures:
- Caroline received a speaking fee from STAR Institute for this presentation
- There are no other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Who should attend:
Occupational
therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, speech
language pathologists, educators, child development specialists, mental health
professionals, parents, caregivers, and other individuals seeking a better understanding
of Sensory Processing in Autism.
Instructional Methods:
PowerPoint
lecture
Cancellation Policy:
Because this program is recorded and accessible at your convenience, cancellations are not typically accepted. Please contact education@sensoryhealth.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Do you have a disability that would require special accommodations?
Please
contact us at education@sensoryhealth.org and describe how we can help accommodate your needs.
Continuing Education Credits:
Course Completion Requirements:
For those requiring AOTA CEUs: a
brief CEU quiz must be completed and passed with at least 80% accuracy to receive a CEU Certificate.
For those requiring ASHA CEUs: a
brief CEU quiz must be completed and passed with at least 80% accuracy to receive a Certificate of
Completion. Certificates of Completion will not reflect ASHA CEUs
earned. Rather, participants requiring ASHA CEUs must complete and return the ASHA CEU Participant Form upon completion of the quiz.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.