The Get Permission Approach to
Anxious Eaters and Anxious Mealtimes
Course Learning Outcomes, Schedule/Topics,
Presenter's Bio, Disclosures, and Disclaimer
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Identify and describe anxious eaters and how they influence entire families.
2. Define the major principles of the Get Permission Approach© to pediatric feeding.
3. List ways to empower the family and the child in the feeding partnership.
4. Identify key factors that influence "permission" in feeding.
5. Describe how stress, pressure and worry, and safety influence feeding through evidence and a neurobiology lens.
6. List the sensory variables that influence mealtimes and how to grade them in rehearsals and treatment.
7. Describe strategies to help promote enjoyment, confidence, and internal motivation at mealtimes.
8. Define Mealtime Peace and list ten conversation starters for conversations with parents.
9. Define rehearsals and their influence on food acceptance.
10. Describe how to cluster information gained in evaluations to support creation of treatment strategies that allow the
child and parent to be successful.
11. List five ways to support new food trying through a responsive lens.
12. Describe the importance of studying neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed approaches to treatment.
13. Define the A Continuum of Responsive Opportunity to Responsive Guidance, the Circles of Sensitivity , Rehearsals
ad Re-Define TRY It as they relate to sensitive treatment strategies in the home or clinic environment.
14. Identify strategies to support families i successful transition of therapeutic treatment strategies at home.
15. Set goals and document progress using family friendly Get Permission vocabulary.
Course Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00 AM - Registration/Check-in - Coffee/Tea/Water provided complimentary
10:30 - 10:45 AM - AM Break (may vary slightly)
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch (On Your Own)
2:30 - 2:45 PM - PM Break (may vary slightly)
4:30 PM - End of Day/Conference
8:30 - 9:00 AM - Registration/Check-in - Coffee/Tea/Water provided complimentary
10:30 - 10:45 AM - AM Break (may vary slightly)
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch (On Your Own)
2:30 - 2:45 PM - PM Break (may vary slightly)
4:30 PM - End of Day/Conference
Presentation Topics
It is important to note that the course speaker, Marsha Dunn-Klein, will cover the following topics
throughout her 2 day presentation utilizing a PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, and Case Studies
to enhance the learning process. The learning objectives will all be covered in the presentation.
Who are Anxious Eaters
Get Permission Principles
Get Permission Principles as they relate to Anxious Eaters/Anxious Mealtimes
Influences on Permission
Influence of Worry/Stress on Eating
Sensory Properties of Foods
Get Permission Evaluation Principles and Where to start
Get Permission Treatment Strategies
Rehearsals
Grade the ASK
Re-Define Try It
Circle of Sensitivity
Demonstration and Practice of Get Permission Treatment Strategies
Taking Clinical Progress HOME
Helping Parent Success
Continued Treatment Discussion
Questions and Answers
Get Permission Principles
Get Permission Principles as they relate to Anxious Eaters/Anxious Mealtimes
Influences on Permission
Influence of Worry/Stress on Eating
Sensory Properties of Foods
Get Permission Evaluation Principles and Where to start
Get Permission Treatment Strategies
Rehearsals
Grade the ASK
Re-Define Try It
Circle of Sensitivity
Demonstration and Practice of Get Permission Treatment Strategies
Taking Clinical Progress HOME
Helping Parent Success
Continued Treatment Discussion
Questions and Answers
PRESENTER AND BIOLOGICAL STATEMENT
Marsha Dunn Klein
OTR/L, M.Ed., FAOTA
Co-Founder and Senior Instructor
Marsha is a pediatric occupational therapist who has specialized in pediatric feeding for almost 50 years. She is an internationally-known feeding therapist and has co-authored Pre-Feeding Skills, First Edition, Pre-Feeding Skills: Second Edition, Mealtime Participation Guide, and Homemade Blended Formula with Suzanne Evans Morris, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. She co-authored Feeding and Nutrition for the Child with Special Needs with Tracy Delaney. Her newest book is Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes: Practical and Compassionate Strategies for Mealtime Peace. When it is not the middle of a global pandemic, she presents nationally and internationally. She is a food celebrator and is passionate about supporting children and their families.
OTR/L, M.Ed., FAOTA
Co-Founder and Senior Instructor
Marsha is a pediatric occupational therapist who has specialized in pediatric feeding for almost 50 years. She is an internationally-known feeding therapist and has co-authored Pre-Feeding Skills, First Edition, Pre-Feeding Skills: Second Edition, Mealtime Participation Guide, and Homemade Blended Formula with Suzanne Evans Morris, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. She co-authored Feeding and Nutrition for the Child with Special Needs with Tracy Delaney. Her newest book is Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes: Practical and Compassionate Strategies for Mealtime Peace. When it is not the middle of a global pandemic, she presents nationally and internationally. She is a food celebrator and is passionate about supporting children and their families.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, M.Ed., FAOTA:
Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, M.Ed., FAOTA:
- Co-Founder and Senior Instructor of the Get Permission Institute (paid)
- Marsha receives royalties from Archway Publishing, ProEd, and Amazon for several feeding books she has written. (paid)
- Marsha receives royalties from Special Supplies for TeetherHeart and DuoSpoon products. (paid)
Disclaimer:
This conference and the book "Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes" is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific feeding challenges. The author(s) advises to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The presenter/author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of it's information.
This conference and the book "Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes" is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific feeding challenges. The author(s) advises to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The presenter/author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of it's information.