Clinicians will be taught the necessary components of
a comprehensive evaluation of feeding problems including
those encountered by children with oral motor
dysfunction, oral motor inexperience, oral hypersensitivity,
behavioral rigidity and anxiety as seen in children
with cardiac issues, prematurity, ASD, syndromes and
SPD. Focus will be on a holistic treatment approach for
challenging feeding disorders that are characteristically
seen with tube dependency, oral inexperience,
severe oral hypersensitivity, rigid eating patterns, and
difficulty transitioning to table foods.
Participants will leave with a comprehensive therapy
tool box including suggestions for reducing mealtime
stress and anxiety and ensuring family carryover. Video
case analysis will enhance problem-solving in hospital.
Polly Tarbell engages students with her dynamic presentation style and deep expertise gained over 20 years as a speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding disorders. She currently works at the University of Virginias Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is the director of the nationally-known Encouragement Feeding Program, through which she has directly seen over 340 children with complex feeding disorders. Ms. Tarbell has published a peer-reviewed article in Infants and Young Children regarding weaning children from gastrostomy tubes and has co-published a chapter in Communication Sciences and Disorders: An Introduction, 2006. She currently lectures at the University of Virginia Curry School of Education regarding pediatric feeding disorders.
Financial Disclosures: Mary Tarbell-Bickley receives an honorarium from Education Resources.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Mary Tarbell-Bickley has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
"Polly is an excellent presenter! She has a broad knowledge base, which she conveys in a clear and interactive way. I was able to take information I already possessed and use it in new ways after her presentation. This is an excellent, intermediate to advanced course for providers working in the area of feeding." --Allie Swann, OTR
"I found the course very helpful and informative. The presenter, Polly, was very organized and animated. The use of video and case studies were great. Polly was funny and had great experiences and suggestions to share which were helpful." --Kathleen Gallashen, OT
Polly Tarbell is a dynamic speaker whose many years of experience shine through in her informative presentation. This course focuses on a holistic approach to pediatric feeding disorders so it is appropriate and important for a multi-disciplinary audience. --Erika Feil, OTR
"An absolutely eye-opening and fascinating course. Great nuts and bolts primer with exciting and accessible case studies. This course was so well presented that I wish to be further specialized/focus on this area of our field. Thank you!" --Patricia Ochoa-Wershulz, SLP
"Probably one of the best courses I have ever been too. Loved the different case studies and videos that actually demonstrated the techniques and solutions. Polly was so open to conversation and answered all questions from the audience!" --Andreea Gerwin
"Mary Bickley was an excellent presenter. She was fun, interesting, and very knowledgeable. It was the best course I have taken in such a long time." --Kathleen DuPont, OTR
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7200 Dorey Park Drive
Henrico, VA
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Courtyard - Richmond Airport
5400 Williamsburg Road
Sandston, VA 23150
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This course meets the criteria for 13.5 contact hours (1.35 CEUs.
Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043 for 13.5 contact hours (1.35 CEUs) - Intermediate level. Occupational Therapy Process: Assessment, Intervention.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
NBCOT professional development provider - 13.5 PDUs.
This course meets the criteria for up to 1.35 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area
