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2009 Continuing Education Courses


Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22, 2010

COMPLEX PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDERS: TREATING THE WHOLE CHILD

Presenter: Mary C. "Polly" Tarbell, MEd, CCC-SLP

Course Overview: This 2 day workshop is designed for professionals who serve children with complex feeding aversions/disorders in hospital, school and private practice settings. Focus is placed on  comprehensive holistic evaluation of these complex problems including those encountered by children with structural issues, cardiac issues, prematurity, Autism, Syndromes, GI issues, sensory integration disorders, Down Syndrome as well as on a holistic treatment approach for common feeding disorders that are characteristic of many of these children including rigid eating patterns, inability to regulate their own hunger/satiety, difficulty transitioning to table foods and/or tube dependency, lack of autonomy.  In addition to innovative effective treatment techniques, participants will learn the criteria to determine what intensity of therapy is warranted.  Many case studies with videos will be used to illustrate the complex nature of these children.  Instructional methods include case studies with discussion and videos, lectures and handouts.

Course Objectives: At the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Complex Pediatric Feeding Disorders Course Brochure in PDF format

Registration Fee
$250 BY MAY 1
$300 AFTER MAY 1

ASHA CEUs: This program is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area.

Course Location: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Classroom #240 Directions available at:  http://www.swcenter.edu/about/directions.html

Lodging: Lodging information available at http://www.washingtonvachamber.org/lodge.htm

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