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SUMMARY:ASCV Event- Webinar: Picky Eating - Sensory Aversions & Ritualistic Eating
DESCRIPTION:Join the ASCV & Amaka Ozah Winslow\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP for an informational webinar on Picky Eating: Sensory Aversions and Ritualistic Eating!  \nThe term “picky eater” is generally associated with a person—whether young or old—that has strong food preferences based on what foods they find appealing to eat. These individuals may have what some may consider “odd” food choices\, but they are generally able to navigate through most situations well enough to grow and maintain their weight\, and it is not highly disruptive to their lifestyle or overall health. \nWhat happens when “picky eating” enters into the realm of “highly selective eater” or “failure to thrive”? What happens when the decision as to whether they eat something or not is based on a sensory condition and not a preference issue? Now\, we enter the world of sensory aversions and ritualistic eating behaviors\, which are two subsets of highly selective eating. These issues are further compounded in the context of autism spectrum disorder due to hyperresponsiveness (other terms for this include oral aversion\, sensory modulation dysfunction\, (oral) hypersensitivity\, hyperarousal\, sensory defensiveness\, and hyperacusis) (Baranek\, et al.\, 2007). \nHyperresponsiveness is generally caused by a sensory processing disorder/SPD (Mulligan\, et al.\, 2021)\, or genetic factors resulting in changes to the functioning of the gut\, brain\, and sensory system (Byrska\, et al.\, 2023). As a result of the ritualistic eating behaviors caused by SPD\, parents are often stressed by the severe limitations imposed on the child’s diet (Smith\, et al.\, 2005) and the severe texture limitations that results in an unwillingness for food exploration (Talay-Ongan & Wood\, 2000). \nThe purpose of today’s presentation will be to fulfill the following learner outcomes:\nTo distinguish the difference between Sensory Aversions to food & Ritualistic Eating Behaviors\nTo provide basic therapeutic strategies that parents/caregivers can employ to reduce the stressors associated with sensory aversion and ritualist eating.\nTo provide information on referral information for feeding therapy support and intervention.
URL:https://friendshipcircleva.org/calendar/ascv-event-webinar-picky-eating-sensory-aversions-ritualistic-eating/
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SUMMARY:ASCV Event: Teen and Adult Art Series with Art on Wheels
DESCRIPTION:Autistic teens and adults are invited to join the ASCV and Art on Wheels for a three-week series of art workshops! Each week we will explore a different artistic medium. Come wind down at the end of the day and get creative with us!  \n \nDATES\n\n\nThursday\, April 10\nThursday\, April 17\nThursday\, April 24
URL:https://friendshipcircleva.org/calendar/ascv-event-teen-and-adult-art-series-with-art-on-wheels/
LOCATION:River Road United Methodist Church\, 8800 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229
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