Training Course
Syllabus:
Nutrition Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder is increasing at an alarming rate in our society, to the point that it is being referred to as an epidemic. Its prevalence rate makes autism one of the most common developmental disabilities. Children with autism are at risk for many nutrition problems such as nutritional deficiencies, drug/nutrient interactions, food allergies/sensitivities/intolerances, gastrointestinal disorders, and feeding problems. Parents are participating actively in their child’s nutritional treatment and taking action trying complementary and alternative therapies. Parents are increasingly utilizing diet and nutritional supplements, which they learn about from support groups, the press, the Internet and other non-medical sources. Parents are seeking guidance from professionals to guide them through the maze of emerging nutrition information. Unfortunately, most professionals do not feel prepared to assist parents in this area of treatment. Health care professionals, dietitians, educators and therapists are seeking reliable information so they can assist parents in making informed decisions regarding appropriate nutritional interventions.
This one-day seminar is designed to provide the most authoritative current scientific-based information on nutritional interventions for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participants will leave the seminar with the knowledge, strategies and resources to help families make informed decisions regarding diet, nutritional supplements and feeding problems. All professionals and parents wanting a better understanding of the role of nutrition therapy in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder will benefit from attending this seminar. What you will learn
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between nutrition and
autism
- Learn to confidently guide parents to safe and effective nutritional
interventions
- Understand the value and limitations of the popular GF/CF Diet
- Strategies to improve mealtime problems and food refusal
- Understand how nutrient deficiencies compromise learning, behavior, mood
and brain function
- Gluten Free/Casein Free Diet: Is there a scientific basis for
recommendations?
- Vitamin B6: Are therapeutic doses safe and effective?
- Discuss the medical, developmental, sensory integration and behavioral
factors contributing to feeding problems
- Provide practical strategies using ABA, Social Stories and Art Therapy to
treat mealtime problems and food refusal
- Recognize how improving a child's nutritional status will enhance their
response to occupational, physical and speech therapies
- Discuss the role of the occupational therapist, speech-language
pathologist and other professionals in assisting parents with nutritional
interventions
Who Should Attend Registered Dietitians Dietary Managers Dietetic Technicians Registered Nurses Occupational Therapist Speech-Language Pathologist Psychologists Social Workers Counselors Marriage and Family Therapists Educators Special Education Teachers Physicians Parents
Speakers Bio
ELIZABETH STRICKLAND, MS, RD, LD, is a practicing clinical
nutritionist specializing in nutrition therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder. She
has over 20 years of professional experience ranging from providing individual
nutrition therapy, training professionals and parents and coordinating nutrition
services statewide for children with disabilities. She has presented at local,
national and international conferences of professional organizations, on the
topic of nutrition services for children with developmental disabilities. She is
an accomplished lecturer with a professional, yet approachable style that has
made her a sought-after presenter for professional and parent audiences alike.
She has provided nutrition consultation to Early Childhood Intervention, WIC,
Head Start, Home Health, School Food Service and Autism Programs. She is
currently in private practice providing seminars, consultation and nutrition
therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Dietetics from Louisiana State University and a Master of
Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Georgia. She is a Registered
Dietitian and a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Pediatric
Nutrition and Nutrition in Complementary Care ADA Practice Groups.
Testimonials
"Elizabeth Strickland was great. Excellent, exciting
speaking style - functional information with a real feeling and understanding of
children with Autism and feeding problems." - M. Freeland, Special Education
Director, Pittsburgh, PA
Credits
This seminar qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many
national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations.
Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own
board or organization for specific filing requirements.
Cross Country Education is an approved provider by the Florida Board of
Nursing, provider #50-466. This course is offered for 7.2 contact hours.
Cross Country Education is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™)
and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC
requirements. (NBCC Provider #5904) The ACEP solely is responsible for all
aspects of the program. Six (6) contact (clock) hours are being awarded for
completion of this program.
Cross Country Education, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on
Accreditation.
This course is offered for 6 contact hours.
Cross Country Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education.
This course is offered for .6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does
not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical
procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 1: Domain
of OT.
Cross Country Education is approved by the American Psychological Association
to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cross Country Education
maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers
6 CE credits for psychologists. Full attendance is required to receive credit
for psychologist, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded
based on the APA guidelines.
Cross Country Education is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing
education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program
is offered for .6 CEUs Introductory level; Related area. ASHA CE Provider
approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or
clinical procedures.
Cross Country Education is approved by the California Board of Registered
Nursing, Provider #CEP 13345, for 7.2 contact hours.
This program has been approved for 6 general educational clock hours by the
Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (approval #105074).
This program has been approved for 6 CPE hours by the Commission on Dietetic
Registration.
Cross Country Education is an approved provider with the Iowa Board Of
Nursing, approved provider #328. This course is offered for 7.2 contact
hours.
Cross Country Education provider #1005, is approved as a provider for social
work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Licensure Boards (ASWB),
through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (approved through
1-27-12). Cross Country Education maintains responsibility for the program.
Social workers will receive 6 continuing education clock hours for
participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their
individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education
requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for
more information.
This program has been submitted to the Oklahoma Board of Professional
Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for approval of 6
continuing education hours.
Seminar Time:
Seminar Check-In: 7:30 AM Seminar Class: 8:00
AM - 3:30 PM
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