You’re Not Alone
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Jan 24, 2022
Dear Friends of Feeding Matters, Typically, when I sit down to write these messages to you all, I try to share messages of inspiration or hope. But I have to beRead full post…
2021 Visionary Award Recipients
Published by Feeding Matters on Oct 19, 2021
Feeding Matters will honor Jim and Jo-Ann Armstrong with its Visionary Award at the 9th Annual Community Event on November 5, 2021. The Armstrongs have been integral supporters of FeedingRead full post…
The first PFD diagnosis in the US
Published by Feeding Matters on Oct 08, 2021
Families of children with pediatric feeding disorder around the United States have long struggled to advocate and explain their children’s struggle in part because there has never been a diagnosticRead full post…
VOLUNTEER MEDICAL DIRECTOR: RICHARD NOEL, MD
Published by Feeding Matters on Mar 01, 2021
We are excited to share with you our volunteer Medical Director for the 2021-2022 term, Dr. Richard Noel. We also would like to ardently thank Dr. Jaime Phalen, our previousRead full post…
Hope and Trust
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, Feeding Matters CEO on Feb 02, 2021
Friends of Feeding Matters, A new year, a new beginning, and a chance to dream. We were proud to share our 2020 milestones with you and we look forward to what theRead full post…
2020, What a Year!
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, Feeding Matters CEO on Dec 29, 2020
2020, what a year! In 2019, we were proud to share with you the publication of our paper declaring PFD a stand-alone condition -a catalyst for large-scale change and thisRead full post…
Join us in congratulating our Founder!
Published by Feeding Matters on Aug 18, 2020
Congratulations Shannon Goldwater Founder and Emeritus Board Member Since 2006, Shannon Goldwater has been a visionary leader, ardent supporter, and steadfast champion as Founder of Feeding Matters. Shannon’s story beganRead full post…
Economic Impact Report
Published by Feeding Matters on Aug 11, 2020
A single swallow requires the use of 26 muscles and 6 cranial nerves working in perfect harmony to move food and liquid through the body. When one or more piecesRead full post…
Feeding Matters Announces Interim CEO
Published by Feeding Matters on Jun 15, 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has selected Jaclyn Pederson as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Feeding Matters.Jaclyn, a member of the Feeding Matters team sinceRead full post…
PFD Alliance Information
Published by Cuyler Romeo on Feb 27, 2020
The PFD Alliance is an open access community of professionals, families and community partners driven to further advances in PFD by accelerating identification, igniting research, and promoting collaborative care. PFDRead full post…
Feeding Matters announces Chris Linn’s departure as President and CEO
Published by Feeding Matters on
February 27, 2020 It is with mixed emotions that the Feeding Matters Board of Directors announces Chris Linn’s departure as President and CEO. Since 2008, Chris has played a critical roleRead full post…
Feeding Matters funds clinical tool research project
Published by Feeding Matters on Feb 14, 2020
Feeding Matters launched its small grants program in 2019 to support the growing need for research on Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). The initiative was led by the Granting Research CommitteeRead full post…
Food Is Sensory: Post-Event Blog
Published by Marsha Dunn Klein on Oct 23, 2019
Post-Event Blog Is there a formal assessment that parents and healthcare professionals can use to help “grade the ask” for children who refuse to eat? Do you have any strategiesRead full post…
PFDA Quarterly Update
Published by Feeding Matters on Oct 10, 2019
Our Summer Town Halls are complete. We are pleased to report on pillar actions and committee achievements as we prepare for our digital ideation and symposium to be held inRead full post…
Introducing LACI: Learning Advanced through Collaborative Initiatives
Published by Feeding Matters on Sep 06, 2019
Feeding Matters’ newest program, the Professional Collaborative: LACI (Learning Advanced through Collaborative Initiatives), is a 6-month virtual learning experience for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists in Maricopa County. Funded byRead full post…
Open Call for Abstracts: PFD Research Small Grant Program
Published by Feeding Matters on Sep 02, 2019
Feeding Matters is excited to introduce a small grant program to support the growing need for research on PFD. An initiative of Feeding Matters’ PFD Alliance Research Pillar, the smallRead full post…