Summary: Bethany Kortsha, MA, OTR/L presents an All STAR Lecture on how meal times with a picky eater or problem feeder can be stressful for the entire family. Understand how to recognize the factors of postural stability, sensory processing, and oral motor abilities and how they contribute to mealtime stress. By first addressing these factors the child can then begin to focus and enjoy foods to make mealtimes and food fun.
Level: Introductory
Intended Audience: Parents, caregivers, clinicians, teachers, mental health and medical professionals
Prerequisite: None
Presenter: Bethany Kortsha, MA, OTR/L, currently an OT in the feeding program at STAR completed her Master’s thesis on Autism and feeding challenges using the SOS Approach to Feeding. Prior to her work at STAR Institute, Bethany worked as a member on a multidisciplinary team in a day treatment clinic for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, SPD, emotional/behavioral disorders, and feeding problems. Additionally, she has completed STAR Institute’s Intensive Mentorship Program and trained under Kay A. Toomey, PhD using the SOS Approach to Feeding.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify factors that contribute to mealtime stress
- Describe major skill areas requited for feeding success
- Identify mealtime strategies to increase fun and decrease stress during meals
STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder is an AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Disclosures: SOS Approach to Feeding Faculty Disclosures
This course focuses exclusively on the SOS Approach to Feeding program and does not include information on other similar or related programs.