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• Recognize commonalities in the development of play, emotional intelligence, and mealtime skills
• Identify common myths about picky eaters and the research-based evidence that contradicts these commonly held assumptions
• Differentiate and compare a child's current food choices for nutritional value and sensory preferences
• Generate plans for successfully introducing new and nourishing foods
• Design therapeutic interventions that motivate and reward expanded food choices and the development of eating competence

Overview

• Commonalities in the epidemics of autism, obesity, GI inflammation, and diabetes
• Need for multifaceted, nutritionally-based approach to these conditions
• Importance of child-centered approach for long-term successful outcomes

 

Understanding hunger and satiety

• Biomedical reasons for refusal to eat
• Sensory processing factors that affect food choices
• Research supporting the benefits of enjoying what we eat
• Using positive behavioral reinforcement to get improved food exploration
• Case studies

 

Expanding a child's food choices for improved nutritional outcomes

• Common food "addictions" that affect nutrition and health
• How nutrition impacts neurodevelopment and autism 
• Using food journals to assess nutritional needs
• Using food journals to assess sensory preferences
• Incorporating nutrition and sensory preferences to create food chains that expand a child's diet
• Case studies

 

Identifying a caregiver's responsibilities for nutritional and behavioral outcomes

• Why children (and the adults who care for them) make toxic food choices
• Research on the importance of family meals
• Reestablishing healthy roles and responsibilities for children and adults during mealtimes
• Assisting caregivers with meal planning
• Case studies

 

Designing a child-centered program for successful outcomes

• Problems of trust for "super-tasters" and "super-smellers"
• Using developmental assessments to determine readiness for mealtime skills
• Creating play-based programs to develop comfort with unfamiliar foods
• Case studies

 

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 7.2 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes California Education Connection as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers of Continuing Competency Courses in California for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. This educational offering has been submitted for 6 CEs / Contact Hours and approval is pending.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Florida: This educational offering has been submitted to the Florida Physical Therapy Association for approval of 7 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Louisiana: This educational offering has been submitted to the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for approval of 6 contact hours for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Maryland: This educational offering has been submitted to the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for pre-approval of 0.6 continuing education hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New Mexico: This educational offering has been submitted to the New Mexico Physical Therapy Board for 6 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Ohio: This educational offering has been submitted for 6 CEUs to the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Oklahoma: This educational offering has been submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision for preapproval of 6 contact hours.

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Psychologists
Vyne Education, LLC. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Vyne Education, LLC. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This educational offering offers 6 CE credits for psychologists. Full attendance is required to receive credit for psychologist, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the APA guidelines.

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Social Workers

Vyne Education, LLC. provider #1005, "formerly Cross Country Education" is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (an approved provider since 1999, approved period 1/27/2018-1/27/2021). Vyne Education, LLC. maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 clinical continuing education clock hours for participating in this educational offering. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for more information. This educational offering is at the intermediate level for social workers.

Social Workers - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This educational offering is approved for 6 continuing education credits.

Social Workers - California: The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

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Educators: This educational offering may qualify toward your professional development requirement. The educational offering consists of 6 clock hours. Use this information and your board rules and regulations to calculate professional development/continuing education credit.

• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Dietitians
• Dietary Managers
• Educators
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Social Workers
• Nurses
• Psychologists
• Case Managers