The Get Permission Approach to Sensory Mealtime Challenges

Marsha Dunn Klein MEd, OTR/L

WORKSHOP DATES:

February 6 & 7, 2010

LOCATION:

1131 E. 2nd Street, Tucson, Arizona

SPEAKERS

Marsha Dunn Klein MEd, OTR/L

REGISTRATION FEES:

Cost: $395 for the course and materials
Late fee: $425 for registrations received after January 8, 2010.
Parents: $200

For more information contact us at www.mealtimeconnections.com or
Phone: (520) 829-9635

ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM

PRINTABLE FLYER & REGISTRATION FORM | COURSE OVERVIEW | OBJECTIVES | AGENDA | CEUs

COURSE OVERVIEW

This two day workshop is sponsored by Mealtime Connections, LLC and will be located at the Department of Speech, Language, and hearing Science at the University of Arizona. This approach to mealtimes and feeding treatment is based on a foundation of trust in a feeding relationship. “Get Permission” supports children who have sensory mealtime challenges to move forward towards mealtime goals with trust, enjoyment and confidence. It follows the child’s lead with creative and sensitive mealtime treatment strategies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Define the Get Permission Trust Approach. List four principles of a successful mealtime. Define trust in infant and parent feeding roles, from infancy through three years of age. List anatomical and physiological, and gastrointestinal factors which have influence on mealtime permission. Define health, appetite, neurological and growth influences on mealtimes. Define eating as a learned behavior. Define the importance of non-judgmental, therapeutic vocabulary in parent support. Describe the importance of hunger/appetite in internal motivation to eat. Define oral cautiousness vs oral aversion. Describe the “Get Permission Approach” as it relates to sensory challenges for children and families. List the sensory channels in the sensory continuum and at least four treatment strategies for each. Describe the “Get Permission Approach” as it relates to support for tube fed children and their families. List the transitions plateaus of tube feeding transitions. Define exploratory and calorie reduction appetite challenges and give three examples. Describe the “Get Permission Approach” as it relates to support for children who are visually impaired and their families. Describe the “Get Permission Approach” as it relates to support for children who are on the autism spectrum and their families. Create and practice setting goals and specific “Get Permission” treatment activities.

Agenda

DAY 1 - February 6 , 2010 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM) 8:00AM Registration TBC Morning Topics TBC LUNCH ON YOUR OWN TBC Afternoon Topics

DAY 2 - February 7 , 2010 (8:30AM-4:30PM) 8:00AM Registration TBC Morning Topics TBC LUNCH ON YOUR OWN TBC Afternoon Topics

SPEAKER BIOS

Continuing Education Units

All participants will receive a certificate for a specific number of contact/clock hours upon completion of this workshop. This Workshop offers 11 1/4 contact hours [1.1 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area]. Each registrant should contact their respective organization for awarding of CEU credits.

We are a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 13 continuing professional education units for completion of this program/material.

The Arizona Speech Language Hearing Association is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide Continuing Education Activities in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. Number of CEUs offered under this program will be confirmed (INTERMEdIATE Level, Professional Area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, special products or clinical procedures.

For more information, please contact us at (520) 829-9635, or send us a note through our contact page here.