Southwest Philadelphia IAEDP

General admission

Join us for an enlightening, interactive education session let by Cara Fox, a speech-language pathologist, feeding specialist, and founder of “Talk Eat Play Grow”.  This session will focus on the critical role of feeding therapists (SLPs, OTs) in the diagnosis and treatment of ARFID and how this historically misunderstood eating disorder is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed by these professions. Explore the intersection of feeding specialists, therapists, dietitians, and medical providers in managing this complex and historically misunderstood eating disorder.  Attendees will enhance their understanding of the differences between ARFID and other feeding disorders and the challenges that present in proper diagnosis and treatment. Cara Fox, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC will be discussing the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of ARFID in feeding therapy.  Cara is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Feeding Specialist, and Lactation Counselor.  She has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient programs, schools, NICUs, and home care.  She graduated with her Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from Loyola University in 2014 and has extensive experience with infant feeding, behavioral feeding, as well as a variety of speech and language disorders.  She is very passionate about parent education and guiding families on how to promote optimal development for their child. The event will be held Thursday, July 25 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Highlands Mansion in Ft. Washington.  The event will include food, beverage, and opportunity to network.   Sponsored by Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center.

Join us for an enlightening, interactive education session let by Cara Fox, a speech-language pathologist, feeding specialist, and founder of “Talk Eat Play Grow”.  This session will focus on the critical role of feeding therapists (SLPs, OTs) in the diagnosis and treatment of ARFID and how this historically misunderstood eating disorder is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed by these professions. Explore the intersection of feeding specialists, therapists, dietitians, and medical providers in managing this complex and historically misunderstood eating disorder.  Attendees will enhance their understanding of the differences between ARFID and other feeding disorders and the challenges that present in proper diagnosis and treatment. Cara Fox, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC will be discussing the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of ARFID in feeding therapy.  Cara is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Feeding Specialist, and Lactation Counselor.  She has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient programs, schools, NICUs, and home care.  She graduated with her Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from Loyola University in 2014 and has extensive experience with infant feeding, behavioral feeding, as well as a variety of speech and language disorders.  She is very passionate about parent education and guiding families on how to promote optimal development for their child. The event will be held Thursday, July 25 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Highlands Mansion in Ft. Washington.  The event will include food, beverage, and opportunity to network.   Sponsored by Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center.

Southwest Philadelphia IAEDP

The Role of Feeding Therapists in the Identification, Diagnosis and Treatment of ARFID

7001 Sheaff Ln

General admission

Free

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