On Demand

Parent
Coaching
at Mealtimes

Empowering Caregivers of Infants and Toddlers with Pediatric Feeding Disorder

with Stephanie Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC

 

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Course Description

We all have been taught that parent coaching is essential to practice, especially in early intervention, right? But what IS parent coaching exactly? Is it right for every family?

Parent coaching is often described as a family-centered practice that can empower caregivers and improve outcomes for infants and toddlers with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). Many clinicians and researchers describe parent coaching as when a clinician supports caregiver learning by encouraging reflection on their actions and evaluation of the effectiveness of those actions in order to plan how they might approach future mealtimes (Rush & Shelden, 2019). It is often a way to elevate family-centered care by seeking to understand caregivers’ concerns, unique perspectives, cultural practices, family context, and perceptions of past and present mealtime experiences when collaborating to support change (Okada et al., 2022; Rush & Shelden, 2005). 

This webinar will also include several videos (case studies and parent interviews) to further demonstrate how to determine which strategies may be appropriate for specific families and show parent coaching interactions. 

In this webinar, you will learn more about parent coaching, including:

  • What the research says

  • If there is one universally accepted definition of parent coaching

  • Specific parent coaching strategies

  • How to be critical thinkers and utilize research knowledge along with clinical experiences to explore with families when parent coaching strategies are appropriate or may be beneficial

Audience

This intermediate level course is appropriate for OTs, SLPs, PTs, assistants, educators, early intervention providers, parents/caregivers, and other professionals (social workers, nurses, registered dietitians, etc.) working with children with feeding challenges. Please contact us at hello@getpermissioninstitute.com with any needs regarding accommodations. 

CEU Info

Certificates will be issued verifying participation in 2 hours of continuing education once you complete the quiz and achieve a 100% score. Check with your professional organizations licensing bodies to determine exactly what may be accepted for you. This course is eligible for ASHA’s professional development hour requirements. You will not require ASHA pre-approval for this. See here [https://www.asha.org/certification/FactDef/] for more information. This course is eligible for AOTA credits. Please check your state’s guidelines for specific information about this continuing education activity may apply to your state’s CEU guidelines.

Instructor

Founder and Senior Instructor Stephanie Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC

Stephanie Cohen is a speech-language pathologist and lactation counselor in private practice who has worked with children with complex medical needs and their families for more than 20 years. Stephanie has advanced training in feeding and swallowing disorders; she specializes in working with the 0-3 population and is passionate about helping families of children with feeding and swallowing disorders find ways to make mealtimes more successful and enjoyable. Stephanie has a bachelor of arts and a master of science degree from Northwestern University. She is a credentialed evaluator and provider in IL Early Intervention. Stephanie speaks about a variety of topics, including typical and atypical feeding development, responsive feeding, and trauma-informed feeding assessment and treatment. She enjoys mentoring, collaborating, and teaching. Stephanie also shares information and insight for families and professionals on Instagram (@Learntotalkwithme) and Tiktok (@Learntotalkwithme). She is the author of two board books, My First Learn-to-Talk Book and My First Learn-to-Talk Book: Things That Go (Sourcebooks). Stephanie lives in Northbrook with her husband, three children, and two dogs.

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Cancellations

Cancellations must be in writing. We are unable to issue a refund if more than 10% of the course has been viewed. If the Get Permission Institute should need to remove course content for any reason, course fees will be refunded or transferred to another course at the discretion of the participant.