1. health and fitness
2. disorders

Professional Child Development Associates
is a non-profit organization whose focus is on child
development serving children from birth to 21 years of
age, and families, when there is any concern regarding
development or behavior, including children with a
diagnosis of autism, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy,
cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, premature birth,
genetic syndromes, and/or other developmental or
behavioral concerns. This comprehensive group of
child specialists provides evaluation, consultation and
intervention services, as a multidisciplinary team.
PCDA’s Feeding Team
provides assessment and ongoing intervention for children
with feeding challenges. PCDA utilizes the DIR® approach
to make eating pleasurable. This unique model utilizes
and integrates the disciplines of occupational therapy,
developmental pediatrics, dietetics, speech and language
pathology and child-family counseling.
Diane Cullinane, M.D.
Developmental Pediatrician
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is board-certified in Pediatrics and Neurodevelopmental
Disabilities and is Executive Director of PCDA. She has over
30 years’ experience in the assessment and treatment
of children with developmental challenges. Dr. Cullinane
is Past Chair of the DIR®/Floortime Coalition of California,
certified DIR® clinician and nationally known leader
and speaker in the area of special needs and child
development.
Anne Davis, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
is the head of Speech and Language Services at PCDA.
She has over 20 years’ experience working with children
and adults with communication challenges in a variety of
settings. She works collaboratively with parents and other
professionals to encourage communication throughout
the child’s daily life. She is a Hanen certified instructor
of parents and has a special interest and expertise in
Augmentative Communication, dysphagia, and medically
complex children.
Diane Cullinane, M.D.
Developmental Pediatrician
Julie Miller, MOT, OTR/L, SWC
Occupational Therapist
Anne Davis, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Attn: Conference Department
620 N. Lake Avenue,
Pasadena, CA 91101
is the head of Occupational Therapy and coordinator of the
Interdisciplinary Feeding Team at PCDA. Julie specializes
in treating children who have feeding challenges and
limited diets with a special interest in autism, sensory
integration and social emotional development. She has her
advanced practice in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation,
and Intervention from the California Board of Occupational
Therapy and is progressing towards DIR® certification
through ICDL. Julie is an internationally known speaker,
consultant, and published author.
Professional Child Development Associates
Julie Miller, MOT, OTR/L, SWC
Occupational Therapist
July 13th - 14th, 2015
Los Angeles, CA
The DIR® Approach to Pediatric Feeding
Eating is a highly complex process, with great emotional
significance for the child, parent(s) and caregivers. This
course will illustrate how DIR® (Developmental, Individual
differences & Relationships) principles are used within
feeding intervention for infants and children (6 months-12
yrs.), with a wide range of feeding challenges. Through
the use of case examples, we will describe the importance
of collaboration with families, as well as how to create
individualized treatment plans. This coordinated effort
supports the child to feel safe and self-motivated in the
eating experience as it unfolds within the culture of the
family.
Using the DIR® approach, we support the child in all their
developmental capacities within the feeding experience.
The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration including
medicine, nutrition, occupational therapy, speech therapy
and mental health, will be illustrated. Participants will gain
a better understanding of relationship-based intervention
to guide their practice in the home, clinic and school-based
setting. Video case studies will be used to illustrate practical
solutions to complex feeding disorders.
Course Objectives
LOCATION
The California Endowment Conference Center
1000 N Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Parking is free on site.
Driving directions:
www.calendow.org/centers/los-angeles-conference-center/
DATE & TIME
Monday, July 13th, 2015
Tuesday, July 14th, 2015
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
One hour lunch on your own.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER
❶ Mail this form and payment to:
PCDA, Attn: Conference Dept.,
620 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
❷ Contact PCDA: (626) 793-7350
❸ Log on to: www.regonline.com/
thedirapproachtopediatricfeeding
COST
The DIR® Approach to Pediatric Feeding
REGULAR PRICE: $385
3+ GROUP RATE: $360
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The DIR Approach to Pediatric Feeding meets the
qualification for 12 hours of continuing education for the
following:
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Following this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe how the components of the DIR® approach
apply to feeding issues.
2. Describe the role of different disciplines within the DIR®
approach to feeding.
3. Identify treatment strategies to advance family and child
engagement around feeding.
4. Generate treatment strategies to support feeding
goals while considering the child’s social-emotional
development and individual differences.
5. Plan feeding intervention that encourages health
promoting diet for children with consideration of their
diagnosis and medical concerns.
The DIR® Approach to Pediatric Feeding is offered for 1.2
ASHA CEUs
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS - Approved provider of
continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA) #4956.
This program has been approved by the California Board of
Occupational Therapy for post-professional education in the
advanced practice area of swallowing assessment, evaluation
and intervention. (32-S4)
Diane Cullinane has no relevant financial or non-financial
relationships to disclose. Julie Miller has no relevant financial or
non-financial relationships to disclose. Anne Davis has no relevant
financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Full refund with be given if written notification to cancel is received
10 or more days prior to course. A refund of 50% will be given if
PCDA receives notification to cancel between 9 and 7 days prior
to workshop. No refund issued less than 7 days prior. Reasonable
accommodation will be made for individuals with disabilities.
Please contact us if you need special consideration.
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS – Professional Child
Development Associates, Inc is approved by the American
Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing
education activities for psychologists. Professional Child
Development Associates maintains responsibility for this
program and its content.
CANCELLATION POLICY/OTHER INFORMATION
THE DIR APPROACH TO PEDIATRIC FEEDING
July 13 - 14, 2015 | Los Angeles, CA
COURSE REGISTERING FOR:
The DIR® Approach to Pediatric Feeding
□ Regular Price
□ Group 3+