OVERVIEW

#7316-1 Why, What, and How to feed Picky Eaters, a professional approach is organized by MotivationsCEU and will be held on Nov 06, 2026.

Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide detailed information of why and what you should feed a child from a nutritional standpoint to support gut and brain health, and the how to, for providing professional intervention to improve tolerance, acceptance, and increase food consumption. Feeding therapists will be instructed on how to discuss these elements within their scope of practice and utilize intervention to create a feeding program utilizing best practice and evidence-based research. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, case studies, question/answers.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to

Correctly identify underlying conditions impacting brain gut connection and feeding behaviors
Identify various avenues to heal the gut and improve cognitive functions and behavior
Name the role of nutrition for picky eaters, as well as common causes, the most common nutritional deficits, and food and supplementation sources to combat these deficits
Identify and implement specific strategies to overcome causes of nutritional deficit
Define intervention strategies to increase nutritional intake and overall tolerance and acceptance of a variety of foods.
List provided resources to explore product recommendations and highlighted research topics to provide education and support to clients

KEY DATES

18 Jun, 2026

Registrations Open

06 Nov, 2026

Event Start Date

06 Nov, 2026

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is a 3-contact hour course equivalent to 3 CEU’s or 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar or self-study.

PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Physical Therapy Board of California. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification a state.

OT CEU’s: Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval #10599. This Live or Distance Learning—Interactive or Distance Learning—Independent activity is offered at 0.3 CEUs Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures.

3 Hours

3 CEU’s

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapist AssistantsSpeech Therapists

SPECIALITIES

Nutrition

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.