Feeding Interventions with Allergy Considerations
Course: #11347Level: Introductory 1 Hour 915 Reviews
This course provides a unique look at the treatment area of feeding disorders, with a particular focus on consideration of allergies and their impact on children who may be labeled "picky eaters" or as having "sensory defensiveness".
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize common signs that may indicate a student has allergies, even in the absence of related medical information or allergy testing
- After this course, participants will be able to identify foods that could be problematic for students with allergies due to higher mold content and/or histamine levels
- After this course, participants will be able to explain to a parent or teacher, what types of foods would be a good starting point for systematic desensitization with a child, when assessment evidence indicates allergies could be a concern
Course created on September 18, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Overview of current food allergy statistics, and explanation of how allergic reactions can progress in severity |
| 10-30 Minutes | Case studies |
| 30-35 Minutes | Role of clinician (OT/SLP) related to allergy considerations |
| 35-50 Minutes | General feeding intervention considerations, systematic desensitization, and prep work |
| 50-55 Minutes | Special considerations |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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Kristen Tompkins
OTR/L
With over 25 years of experience as a school-based occupational therapist in Las Vegas, NV, Kristen has developed a high skill level to navigate this unique and often challenging practice setting. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy in 1996 from Loma Linda University, and worked as a traveling therapist in adult settings for the first 2 1/2 years of her career. Ultimately, she settled on school-based practice in NV. Over the course of her career, she has regularly provided in-service training on various topics that impact therapy outcomes in the school setting. Kristen retired from her school district in 2024 and is now providing webinars for continuing education platforms to provide practical solutions and resources to therapists in the pediatric setting.
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Financial: Kristen Tompkins was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Kristen Tompkins has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
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