Eating problems in children with Autism: What they are and what to do!

Applied Behavioural Research Clinic

Dr. Williams has been the Director of the Penn State Children’s Hospital Feeding Program for 21 years where he works directly with families to support them with feeding problems. He is a Professor of Paediatrics at the Penn State College of Medicine and a licenced Psychologist. He is well published in the area of childhood feeding disorders and child nutrition. He is the author of numberous books including  Broccoli Boot Camp and Treating Eating Problems of children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities.  He has experience training practioners in a variety of settings. In his role as professor, he teaches medical students, medical residents and fellows, and graduate students. Dr. Williams has expertise in developing interventions for individuals with feeding problems, especially children with special needs and complex medical issues. He also has expertise in developing interventions for larger groups, for example, school-based interventions.
His talk is suitable for parents and clinicans who support families of children with autism (Psychologists, Dieticians, Speech and Language therapists, Occupational Therapists), and other interested parties. 
Among children with autism, eating problems often seem to be the rule rather than the exception. This talk will focus on the eating problems common in children with autism, what they are, why they occur, and practical strategies that can be used to address some of these problems. 
Light refreshments will be availalbe from 5:30pm