Date

August 21, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Description

Live Webinar for Pediatric Feeding Therapists. Earn 15 Contact Hours upon completion. August 21 and 28, 2026 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) EARLY BIRD RATE! Register by July 10, 2026 to receive $20 off your registration. Enter coupon code EARLYBIRD20 at checkout to receive the discount. Must be used at time of registration. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Feeding challenges in childhood through adulthood can arise from sensory differences, structural differences, a lack of experience with advanced textures, or all the above. Enhance your feeding knowledge with this holistic approach that acknowledges the role of structural differences, retained reflexes, sensory differences, muscle weakness, and abnormal breathing/rest posture/swallow patterns on mealtime participation and eating. Determine how to functionally assess for tongue ties and determine when releases are warranted. Learn and embrace a neurodiversity affirming approach that accounts for individual differences including emotional support and counseling techniques that contribute to positive outcomes for clients and families struggling with feeding. LEARNING OBJETIVES: 

1. Identify root cause(s) of pediatric feeding difficulty in infants through adolescents
2. Differentiate between sensory-based, structurally based and experience-based feeding difficulties from case history review through assessment to prioritize intervention strategies.
3. Recognize the impact of neurodiverse affirming care to foster a positive relationship based on trust and felt safety.
4. Determine when and how to best advocate for clients with functional impairments cased by structural differences. 
5. Apply counseling strategies and active-listening techniques to facilitate caregiver collaboration for supporting children with feeding difficulties.
6. Choose a plan of care to achieve optimal progress with safe and enjoyable feeding based on a client’s case history and individual differences.
7. Utilize play-based treatment to build sensory-based, structural-based, and/or experienced-based feeding skills. 

Location: Live Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Danielle Carey, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®

# of CEU Credits: 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs)

Date

September 11, 2026 - September 12, 2026

Description

Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders. This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube. In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration. Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)

Location: Live Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Scott Boston

Contact Phone: 1-800-791-0262 ext 1

Presenters: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT

# of CEU Credits: 14

Date

September 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026

Description

Live webinar for therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) September 17 and 18, 2026 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CT • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PT (US) EARLY BIRD RATE! Register by August 6, 2026 to receive $20 off your registration. Enter coupon code EARLYBIRD20 at checkout to receive the discount. Must be used at time of registration. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn how a deeper understanding of the esophagus strengthens clinical recognition, feeding management, and team collaboration. This workshop equips pediatric feeding therapists with foundational knowledge, screening skills, and practical strategies for children with known or suspected esophageal involvement. Participants will examine the anatomy and physiology of the esophagus and its critical interplay with the oropharyngeal phase. The curriculum addresses the clinical presentation of structural, inflammatory, and motility-based pathologies and their specific impact on feeding function. Through complex case studies and video analysis, the course emphasizes scope of practice—empowering therapists to differentiate esophageal red flags, implement effective compensatory interventions, and facilitate timely medical referrals. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Determine the clinical limitations of a dichotomized view of swallowing by analyzing the interdependence of the oropharyngeal and esophageal phases.
2. Relate esophageal anatomy and physiology to the mechanics of bolus transport and sphincter function.
3. Correlate clinical signs, symptoms, and comorbidities that indicate potential esophageal contributions to a pediatric feeding disorder.
4. Integrate esophageal screening considerations into clinical and instrumental swallow evaluations to guide diagnostic decision-making.
5. Choose appropriate referral pathways and documentation language that adhere to scope of practice when esophageal pathology is suspected.
6. Modify feeding therapy plans to support safe oral intake and facilitate participation in family mealtime routines for children with esophageal dysfunction.
7. Apply esophageal findings to the clinical decision-making process to coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.

Location: Live Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Amanda Adsett, MSc, R.SLP, S-LP(C)

# of CEU Credits: 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)

Date

September 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026

Description

The International Conference on Mental Health & Psychiatry  is a global forum designed to bring together professionals committed to improving mental health care and advancing psychiatric research. Hosted in Madrid, Spain, on September 17–18, 2026, this conference offers an engaging environment for learning, collaboration, and meaningful discussions on modern mental health challenges This two-day event will highlight innovative strategies, emerging therapies, and integrated care models that are reshaping the global mental health landscape. Experts in psychiatry, clinical psychology, mental health nursing, neuroscience, counseling, social work, and public health will share insights that drive practical impact and long-term improvements in mental wellness. For more info: https://globalscion.com/mentalhealth-psychiatry/ Queries? +44 3308088650

Location: Madrid, Spain

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Andrea Davis

Contact Phone: +44 3308088650

Presenters: Huang Wei Ling Magnua Orient ulp

# of CEU Credits: -

Date

September 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026

Description

Live webinar for therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) September 17 and 18, 2026 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CT • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PT (US) EARLY BIRD RATE! Register by August 6, 2026 to receive $20 off your registration. Enter coupon code EARLYBIRD20 at checkout to receive the discount. Must be used at time of registration. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn how a deeper understanding of the esophagus strengthens clinical recognition, feeding management, and team collaboration. This workshop equips pediatric feeding therapists with foundational knowledge, screening skills, and practical strategies for children with known or suspected esophageal involvement. Participants will examine the anatomy and physiology of the esophagus and its critical interplay with the oropharyngeal phase. The curriculum addresses the clinical presentation of structural, inflammatory, and motility-based pathologies and their specific impact on feeding function. Through complex case studies and video analysis, the course emphasizes scope of practice—empowering therapists to differentiate esophageal red flags, implement effective compensatory interventions, and facilitate timely medical referrals. AUDIENCE: This course is designed for feeding therapist OTs, OTAs, SLPs, SLPAs, lactation consultants and early intervention providers working with children.

Location: Live Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Amanda Adsett, MSc, R.SLP, S-LP(C)

# of CEU Credits: 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)

Date

September 21, 2026 - September 22, 2026

Description

We are delighted to welcome public health leaders, researchers, and policymakers to the 2nd International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System (Public Health-2026), taking place on September 21-22, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Following the strong interest in our first edition (Paris, 2025), which attracted global participation from academics, clinicians, and innovators; we are excited to host the next chapter in Berlin. Public Health2026 is more than a conference—it is a collaborative platform where evidence, practice, and policy converge to drive meaningful impact in healthcare. The program will cover key areas such as preventive health, digital and tele-health innovations, mental health, health equity, and strategies to strengthen healthcare systems. Attendees will benefit from plenary sessions by international experts, interactive panels, skill-building workshops, and poster presentations, offering opportunities to exchange insights, showcase research, and establish professional networks. Berlin, a city renowned for its innovation, culture, and diversity, provides an inspiring backdrop for dialogue and collaboration. By joining Public Health2026, participants will become part of a global community committed to advancing resilient, equitable, and sustainable healthcare systems for the future. We look forward to seeing you in PUBLICHEALTH-2026 in Berlin, Germany. Sincerely, D. Sai Sambhavi | Conference Secretary PUBLIC HEALTH-2026 publichealth2026@conplusmeetings.com

Location: Berlin, Germany

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: D.Sambhavi

Contact Phone: 9063687428

Presenters: Conplus Meeting

# of CEU Credits: Please contact event host for details.

Date

September 21, 2026 - September 22, 2026

Description

Welcome Message!!! We are delighted to welcome public health leaders, researchers, and policymakers to the 2nd International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System (Public Health-2026), taking place on September 21-22, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Public Health2026 is more than a conference—it is a collaborative platform where evidence, practice, and policy converge to drive meaningful impact in healthcare. The program will cover key areas such as preventive health, digital and tele-health innovations, mental health, health equity, and strategies to strengthen healthcare systems. Attendees will benefit from plenary sessions by international experts, interactive panels, skill-building workshops, and poster presentations, offering opportunities to exchange insights, showcase research, and establish professional networks. Berlin, a city renowned for its innovation, culture, and diversity, provides an inspiring backdrop for dialogue and collaboration. By joining Public Health2026, participants will become part of a global community committed to advancing resilient, equitable, and sustainable healthcare systems for the future. We look forward to seeing you in PUBLICHEALTH-2026 in Berlin, Germany. Sincerely, D. Sai Sambhavi | Conference Secretary PUBLIC HEALTH-2026 publichealth2026@conplusmeetings.com

Location: Berlin,, Berlin, Germany

This event is a: Workshop, Conference

Contact Name: D.Sambhavi

Contact Phone: 9063687428

# of CEU Credits: Please contact event host for details.

Date

September 23, 2026 - September 26, 2026

Description

SOS Approach to Feeding: Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Challenges

• Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
• Training is delivered in a Hybrid format (9-hour prerequisite Online Segment + 4 days Live In-Person) through lectures, case presentations, and group activities.
• Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion that is eligible for submission to Professional Organizations for Continuing Education Hours earned during the course (if applicable).

• Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
• Ongoing support through the SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
• Monthly Live Q&A Events via Zoom with Dr. Kay Toomey.
• Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
• Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.

• Registrants will receive an email with instructions for accessing and completing the prerequisite 9-hour pre-recorded Online Segment of the Hybrid SOS Training Course approximately two months prior to Day 1 of the In-Person Segment of the course.
• Registrants will have until one week before Day 1 of the In-Person Segment of the course to complete the 9-hour, pre-recorded Online Segment material.
• Registrants will be required to take a short multiple-choice test at the end of 5 out of the 6 Chapters of the prerequisite, 9-hour Online Segment, and each test must be passed with a minimum score of 80%. Each test is open-book and will not be timed. If you do not pass any of the tests after the first attempt, you will be allowed the opportunity to review any incorrect answers before retaking the test.

Any registrant who does not watch the full duration of the prerequisite 9-hour Online Segment (verified by a third-party system) and/or does not pass the required tests by at least one week prior to Day 1 of the In-Person Segment of the course will be contacted by the Host organization. They will work with the registrant to ensure the requirements for this segment of the course have been met in order for the Registrant to be allowed to attend the In-Person Segment of the course.

Location: Tilburg, Netherlands

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: RINO Group

Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: See registration site

Date

September 25, 2026 - September 26, 2026

Description

Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs) September 25 and 26, 2026 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) EARLY BIRD RATE! Register by August 14, 2026 to receive $20 off your registration. Enter coupon code EARLYBIRD20 at checkout to receive the discount. Must be used at time of registration. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Challenges with infants and children demonstrating complex swallowing and feeding disorders are addressed in a holistic evidence-based framework that considers interrelating systems. Populations range from newborn infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through children in school based & rehabilitation settings. Problem solving/intervention will be addressed through lecture, videos, and case analyses. Functional outcomes are emphasized through targeted intervention strategies based on sensorimotor learning principles and consideration of neural plasticity. Problem areas include: airway (e.g., laryngomalacia, laryngeal cleft, vocal fold paralysis, tracheostomy/ventilator); GI tract (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis); nutrition/hydration; advancing feeding in NICU and beyond to include tongue & lip tie; tube feeding & weaning; barriers to oral feeding & intervention strategies with; picky/finicky eaters. Discussions will include the urgent need for specific measurable outcomes and pros/cons for varied frequency and intensity of direct and indirect interventions/therapies. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

1. Apply knowledge of airway deficits for management decisions with infants and children who demonstrate oropharyngeal dysphagia
2. Identify barriers to successful oral feeding (e.g., nutrition, GI tract, and neurologic conditions)
3. Determine primary factors necessary to advance oral feeding for infants in NICU with primary caregivers actively involved
4. Demonstrate strategies for advancing oral feeding with tube feeding
5. Implement intervention strategies for picky eaters/children on autism spectrum with a range of sensory and behavior principles
6. Determine strategies to measure intervention/treatment outcomes by time, frequency, and intensity

Location: Live Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Joan Arvedson PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

# of CEU Credits: 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs)

Date

September 25, 2026 - September 26, 2026

Description

This LIVE IN PERSON version of the popular Get Permission Approach to Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes features participant interaction and explores evidence-supported responsive feeding principles for individuals who demonstrate caution and worry with food.

Location: Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland; 231 Najoles Rd #100, Millersville, MD 21108

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Bre Robison

Contact Phone: (520)240-4226

Presenters: Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, M. Ed. FAOTA Karen Dilfer, OTR/L Bre Robison, OTR/L

# of CEU Credits: Certificates will be issued verifying participation in 17 hours of continuing education once full attendance has been verified. Certificates will be distributed upon completion of the live in person course. Check with your professional organizations licensing bodies to determine exactly what may be accepted for you. This course is eligible for ASHA’s professional development hour requirements. You will not require ASHA pre-approval for this. See here [https://www.asha.org/certification/FactDef/] for more information. This course is eligible for AOTA credits. Please check your state’s guidelines for specific information about this continuing education activity may apply to your state’s CEU guidelines.