Addressing Eating and Feeding Problems in Children with Autism

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-AEFP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Define 4 types of behavioral issues that can cause eating and feeding problems in children with autism
Describe 3 assessment strategies designed to address eating and feeding problems
Identify ABA-based interventions effective for specific eating and feeding challenges

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Eating and Feeding Issues and Autism

A Complex Issue

Physiological Issues and Feeding

Behavioral Issues

Feeding Problems and Autism

Food Refusal

Food Selectivity

Functional Dysphagia

Rumination

Pica

A Word About Sensory Issues

Review

Summary

Section 3: Assessment Strategies

Assessment to Intervention Approach

The Function of Feeding Issues

Functional Assessment for Feeding

Functional Analysis

Review

Summary

Section 4: Intervention Applications

A Range of Interventions

Interventions for Food Selectivity and Refusal

Interventions for Functional Dysphagia

Rumination

Pica

Ethical Implications

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.