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Yuck! I Don't Eat That! Nutrition & Selective Eating in Young Children with Autism

Champaign , USA
Online - Webinar
217-300-2915
rrwells@illinois.edu

Online - Webinar

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Event Type: Professional Development

Speaker Information: Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky, PhD & Jamie Pearson, PhD

Many families of young children with autism and related disorders face challenges related to diet, nutrition, and food selectivity. This webinar will address common concerns of families surrounding dietary preferences and limitations often seen in young children with autism. The presenters will highlight the effects of food preferences, aversions, and special diets on child and family outcomes and discuss ways professionals and families can encourage young children with autism to broaden their diet. They will also provide strategies for ensuring quality nutrition in young children with autism and related disorders.

This webinar carries several types of free CE credits, including BACB credits. Learn more at the event page.

Cost: Free

Contact: Robyn DiPietro-Wells217-300-2915
rrwells@illinois.edu

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