Treatment of Food Selectivity: Making Changes to Reduce the Frustration at Mealtime for the Parent and for the Child

Sponsored by Pathfinders for Autism and AUSOM

Join our upcoming webinar on managing food selectivity and refusal, a common issue in children with and without developmental delays, especially those with autism. Learn behavior analytic strategies that address the function of the behavior, teaching methods for new foods, and practical approaches to mealtime challenges. We’ll explore effective interventions tailored to the child’s food repertoire, learning style, and other key factors across different settings.

October 23, 2024

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Virtual by Zoom – CLICK HERE to register!

This webinar is presented by Ben Sarcia with Verbal Beginnings. Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies to help address food selectivity and mealtime challenges.

Ben Sarcia, is the Clinical Director of the Healthy Beginnings Behavioral Feeding Program at Verbal Beginnings, where he has worked since 2015. With extensive experience in pediatric feeding disorders, including his work at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Autism Resource Center, Ben specializes in behavior analytic approaches to feeding therapy. He is also pursuing a PhD in behavior analysis, with research focused on reducing tantrums in feeding therapy. In his spare time, Ben and his two sons enjoy exploring the many creatures that they have found in their backyard.