Description

This Feeding through an Occupational Therapy Lens Course provides occupational therapy practitioners and students with a comprehensive understanding of evaluation and intervention of feeding challenges throughout the lifespan. Emphasizing a strength-based, person-centered approach, students will explore the medical, psychological, cultural, and social aspects of feeding challenges. The course highlights the importance of meaningful engagement and sensory-based interventions, while also addressing safety, education, and environmental considerations.

Through interactive learning and reflective practice, learners will develop the skills necessary to provide ethical, culturally responsive, and holistic support across care settings.

Upon purchase, access duration is 120 days (unless access is gained through our 1 Year, 2 Year, or 3 Year Subscriptions)

This is an excellent foundational course for learners to take prior to completing the ClinEdWeb Sky Pediatric Feeding Case Scenario (coming soon).

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Course Content

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  • Curriculum

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  • Learning Objectives

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  • ACOTE Standards

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2023 ACOTE Standards Addressed

B.2.1. - Scientific Evidence, Theories, Models of Practice, and Frames of Reference: See Module 4 Quiz

B.2.8. - Safety of Self and Others: See Module 6 Quiz

B.3.3. - Standardized and Nonstandardized Screening and Assessment Tools: See Module 3 Quiz

B.3.8. -Grade and Adapt Processes or Environments: See Module 6 Quiz

B.3.9. - Establish, Restore, and Modify: See Module 3 Quiz

B.3.13. - Dysphagia and Feeding: See Module 6 Quiz and Summative Exam

B.3.15. - Assistive Technologies and Devices: See Module 6 Quiz 

B.3.19. - Teaching–Learning Process and Health Literacy: See Module 5 Quiz

B.3.21. - Effective Communication: See Module 5 Quiz

B.3.22. - Principles of Interprofessional Team Dynamics: See Module 5 Quiz

B.4.6. - Care Coordination, Case Management and Consultation: See Module 6 Quiz


Course Curriculum

    1. Meet Your Instructors

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Course Objectives

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. Pre-survey Directions

    5. Self-Assessment of Pediatric Feeding Skills Pre-Test

    1. Module 1 Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Feeding as an Occupation

    3. Feeding within the Developmental Continuum

    4. Understanding Contributors of Feeding Challenges

    5. Common Feeding Challenges Across Different Populations

    6. Medical, Developmental, and Environmental Contributors to Feeding Difficulties

    7. Early Signs of Feeding Concerns

    8. The Occupational Therapy Role in Feeding

    9. Feeding-Related Prevalence and Population Statistics

    10. Module 1 Quiz

    1. Module 2 Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Meaningful Activity, Habits, and Wellness in Feeding Experiences

    3. Developmental Milestones for Feeding

    4. Typical Progression of Feeding Skills throughout the Lifespan

    5. Oral Motor Skills Required

    6. Oral-Motor Skill Development

    7. Impact of Sensory Processing Differences on Feeding

    8. Sensory Systems Impact on Feeding

    9. Sensory Seeking vs Avoiding

    10. Module 2 Quiz

    1. Module 3 Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Promoting Effective and Independent Feeding

    3. Cognitive Strategies

    4. OT Role in Feeding: Evaluation

    5. B.3.3. Evidence-Based Strategies for Assessment

    6. OT Role in Feeding: Intervention

    7. The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)

    8. B.3.9. Evidence-Based Strategies for Intervention Planning

    9. OT Role in Feeding: Caregiver Support and Education

    10. Person-Centered and Strength-Based Approaches

    11. B.3.3. B.3.9. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Module 4 Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. B.2.1. PEO Model - The Person

    3. PEO Model - The Environment

    4. PEO Model - The Occupation

    5. Applying PEO Model to Feeding

    6. Environmental and Contextual Factors

    7. Social and Institutional Factors

    8. Cultural Factors

    9. B.2.1. Module 4 Quiz

    1. Module 5 Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. B.3.21. B.3.22. Effective Communication with Clients

    3. B.3.19. B.3.21. Effective Communication with Caregiver/s

    4. B.3.22. Effective Interdisciplinary Communication

    5. B.3.22. OT, Client, & Caregiver Collaboration

    6. B.3.19. B.3.21. B.3.22. Module 5 Quiz

    1. Module 6 Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. B.3.8. B.3.15. Environmental, Equipment, and Task Modification

    3. B.2.8. B.4.6. Promoting Safety During Feeding

    4. B.2.8. Safety Considerations - Positioning

    5. B.2.8. B.3.13. Safety Considerations - Respiratory and Behavioral Status

    6. B.2.8. Safety Considerations - Pacing

    7. B.2.8. Safety Considerations - Oral Hygiene

    8. B.2.8. B.3.8. B.3.13. B.3.15. B.4.6. Module 6 Quiz

    1. Discussion Forum Questions

    1. Summative Exam Preparation

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Summative Exam

    1. Post-survey Directions

    2. Self-Assessment of Pediatric Feeding Skills Post-Test

About this course

  • $55.00
  • 64 lessons

Meet Your Instructors

OTR, BCP Jodi Petry

Jodi Petry is an occupational therapist, with 30+ years of experience. She recently retired from Duke Health System after twenty+ years. She is knowledgeable in many areas of pediatric practice, across acute and outpatient settings. She has attained Board-certification in pediatrics and Specialty certification in feeding, eating, and swallowing therapy for children of all ages, the medically complex, as well as avoidant / restrictive food intake disorders (ARFID). She has participated in research with the Duke Eating Disorders team - ARFID. She is a clinical resource for feeding in NC and the mid-Atlantic region. She also has a long history of practice with assessment and treatment of sensory integration / sensory processing disorders and was SIPT certified. She is the owner of Food & Function Therapy Services in Durham, NC. This private practice is limited to feeding therapy in the child’s home.

OTS Daniella Morales

Daniella Morales, OTD student, is in her last semester of her doctoral work in Occupational Therapy at Duke University. She is deeply committed to pushing boundaries within the occupational therapy field. Her areas of interest include pediatrics, refugee resettlement, early intervention, and mental health. Her passion for occupational therapy stems from a desire to make a difference in others’ lives.

EdD, OTR Debbie Bebeau

Dr. Bebeau has over 20 years of experience as a clinician and 15 years of experience in OT education. She served as a Clinical Professor and AFWC at UW-Madison for several years and is currently Program Director of the Madison College OTA Program.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of feeding as an occupation across the lifespan and in diverse populations.
  • Define feeding and related terms, including self-feeding, mealtime participation, and dysphagia, and identify common challenges across populations.
  • Identify developmental milestones and how feeding skills typically progress in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
  • Describe strategies to promote safe, effective, and independent feeding for individuals with physical, cognitive, or sensory impairments.
  • Recognize how sensory processing differences influence feeding behaviors, preferences, and participation.
  • Recall statistics and prevalence of feeding difficulties across populations, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions.
  • Differentiate between medical, developmental, and environmental factors that contribute to feeding difficulties.
  • Apply concepts learned to the role of the occupational therapist in evaluating, treating, and supporting individuals and their families around feeding.
  • Describe a person-centered, strength-based approach to feeding intervention that considers cultural, social, and environmental factors.
  • Apply the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Model framework to feeding across different populations.
  • Recognize effective communication strategies with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support feeding goals.
  • Identify appropriate modifications and adaptive equipment to support feeding participation.
  • Examine the relationship between the OT, client, and caregivers in planning and implementing feeding interventions.
  • Recall safety considerations during feeding, including aspiration risk, positioning, and hygiene.
  • Illustrate the role of meaningful activity, habit, and wellness promotion in supporting positive feeding experiences.
  • Integrate evidence-based strategies and interventions into feeding assessment and treatment planning for diverse populations.
  • Recognize how environmental and contextual factors, including access to food, family routines, and community resources, influence feeding participation.
  • Evaluate culturally responsive approaches to feeding to ensure interventions are inclusive and equitability. 

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