Feeding Disorders in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Koulutuksen sisältö

Feeding Disorders in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Overview on assessment, intervention, and caregiver guidance

Feeding difficulties affect up to 87% of children with ASD (Nadon, 2011), yet they remain at the crossroads of multiple disciplines and are often underaddressed in clinical practice. This training offers a comprehensive, evidence-informed exploration of feeding disorders in children with ASD, from their definition and developmental origins to the sensory, motor, and behavioral mechanisms that sustain them.

Participants will gain a grounded understanding of how sensory modulation, and environmental context intersect to shape a child's relationship with food. Through clinical frameworks (ex: sensory approaches), practical tools, and case examples, the training equips professionals to move from awareness to action, adapting their approach to each child's unique profile while navigating the complexity of family and caregiver involvement.

The training draws on current research and includes guided reflection on the limits of existing caregiver guidance programs and how to work within them.

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Koulutuspäivä:

Torstai 4.6.2026 klo 9.30-12.30

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Koulutuskielenä englanti

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Osaamistavoitteet

After this training, participants will be able to:

• Define Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) according to the Goday consensus and identify its key dimensions: medical, nutritional, sensory-motor, and psychosocial.
• Recognize warning signs of feeding disorders across developmental stages and daily life contexts.
• Get an overview of feeding assessment tools (ex: food inventories, questionnaires).
• Get an overview of a few evidence-based intervention approaches, including sensory integration, SOS, micro-gradation, and Fondelli's anticipation framework.

Ajankohta

04.06. - 04.06.2026

Hinta

160 € + alv 25,5 %, Suomen Kuntoutusyrittäjät ry:n jäsenhinta 140 € + alv 25,5 %

Kouluttaja(t)

Audrey Burkhardt, Speech and Language Therapist -ESDM certified therapist Specialised in Autism & Pediatric Feeding Disorders

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