The Course
Agenda:
Part One: Introduction 0:00-19:03
- Overview, disclosures, objectives, background
Part Two: Assessment 19:04-40:45
- Assessment of feeding, eating, and swallowing
Part Three: Intervention 40:46-75:47
Case Study Review: 75:47-90:01
Instructional methods: On-demand course with lecture and case examples.
Access date: this course will be available for ASHA/AOTA CEU starting on August 1, 2025, and will be updated at least every three years.
Accessibility: Courses are closed captioned. For additional accessibility needs email office.staff@pillerchilddevelopment.com at least 14 days prior to the course.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations may be made for a full refund if the participant has not logged in for the course. No refunds will be available if the participant has logged in to access the course. Cancellation by the provider will result in a full refund for participants.
What you will learn
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will…
1) Identify common reasons for referrals to feeding therapy and describe key aspects of medically based feeding therapy.
2) Apply assessment methods to evaluate oral motor, postural, behavioral, and sensory processing skills to determine primary and secondary factors contributing to feeding difficulties.
3) Identify the key components of a comprehensive feeding evaluation by gathering detailed medical, feeding, and environmental history to identify key factors influencing a child’s eating behaviors and routines.
4) Apply interventions addressing oral motor, sensory, and food aversions to various client needs to help reduce mealtime anxiety and promote positive experiences with feeding, eating, and swallowing.
Successful Completion of Course:
The following criteria will determine satisfactory completion of the course:
- Attendance to the entire length of the course is evidenced by database logs. No partial credit will be awarded.
- Successful completion of post-course quiz on learning objectives with at least 10 of 15 answers correct.
- Completion of post-course survey
After successfully completing the steps above, your certificate will be available on your learner profile.
Example Curriculum
Aimee Piller, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA
Instructor Bio
Dr. Piller is the owner and director of Piller Child Development, an outpatient pediatric therapy company with three locations in the greater Phoenix area. She has advanced training in sensory integration and also specializes in feeding therapy. She received her masters in occupational therapy from Temple University and her PhD in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She has her board certification in pediatrics from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is also a fellow of AOTA.
Instructor Disclosures:
Financial: Dr Piller is owner and receives a salary from of Piller Child Development, LLC. She is the co-author of the Teen Anxiety Program.
Non-Financial: Dr Piller volunteers with the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.
Other Courses offered by Piller Child Development
Introductory Course
1.5 contact hours
0.15 ASHA CEUs
Example Title
Piller Child Development, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 0000001367. This distance learning- independent activity is offered at 0.15 CEUs, introductory. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.