Get Permission Institute

Karen Dilfer is an occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and food enthusiast. She has a strong pediatric background and loves to help children with motor, sensory, and mealtime challenges. A Chicago native, Karen enjoys discovering new restaurants and cooking with friends and family. She is a founding member of the Chicago Feeding Group, a non profit organization that seeks to support parents and professions who work with children who struggle to eat. Karen was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune. Karen has a bachelor of science degree from Calvin College and a master’s of science degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She is Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) trained and has also completed post-graduate education in Sensory Integration. Karen trained under Marsha Dunn Klein at Mealtime Connections, LLC, in Tucson, Arizona. Karen is a contributing member to the Get Permission team and regularly teaches Get Permission workshops and webinars. She maintains a private practice and actively treats children with feeding challenges. You can learn more about her work here: www.eatwithkaren.com.

Bre earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Arizona and spent two years working in school systems before pursuing her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from AT Still University. Following graduation, she completed the Marsha Dunn Klein Feeding Fellowship, where she developed expertise in the Get Permission Approach. For the past 10 years, she has been working at Mealtime Connections, LLC, an outpatient feeding clinic where she supports children and families in building positive mealtime experiences. In addition to clinical work, she serves as an educator, administrator, and Community Engagement Coordinator for the Get Permission Institute. Her practice centers on helping families connect through a foundation of trust and respect. Outside of work, her life revolves around her husband and three children. She is hands-on with homeschooling, loves cooking with them, and treasures watching them grow and discover the world.