Nutritional Implications and Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Nutritional Implications and Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
1 hour
The instructors
Overview:
The purpose of this live online course is to provide current evidence-based research regarding nutritional implications for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, specifically addressing the gut-brain axis in general and specifically as related to ASD. This course will also identify and educate practitioners on nutrition-based intervention strategies to support this population.
Objectives:
- As a result of this course, participants will be able to recognize the role of food/nutrition in feeding therapy for children with ASD
- As a result of this course, participants will have an increased understanding for supplementation options and benefits specifically for children with ASD.
- As a result of this course, participants will be able to identify multiple interventions and treatment that are being studied currently for treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction in children with ASD based on nutrition
- As a result of this course, participants will have a better understanding for how to utilize nutrition as part of intervention in feeding therapy for children with ASD.
Audience:
Feeding therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, pediatric dieticians, and nutritionists
The instructors
OTD, MOT, OTR/L, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Pediatric Feeding Specialist
Samantha Heidenreich earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Occupational Therapy from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Her Doctoral Capstone focused on implications for nutrition and feeding intervention for children on the Autism Spectrum. She has professional experience in various fields of pediatric practice including early intervention, private practice, inpatient, school based, and teletherapy services. She has been trained in multiple advanced courses for feeding and works to support professionals in the field by providing continuing education courses. Samantha became a Certified Holistic Nutritionist to help facilitate the feeding interventions she was providing to support better outcomes for clients overall health and behaviors. In addition to treating clients in traditional settings, Samantha owns an online platform and social media accounts which provide education and support for families and professionals focused on pediatric feeding and nutrition.
social media: @playfully_occupied website: www.playfullyoccupied.com