Reframe Feeding Therapy Through a Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens
“Celebrating Feeding Differences” is a 90-minute live webinar designed for therapists and educators working with autistic children. Grounded in responsive feeding and a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, this session invites you to challenge deficit models of feeding therapy and adopt a strengths-based approach that empowers children, honours sensory needs, and supports meaningful mealtime participation in every setting.
What is it?
A practical and thought-provoking 90-minute live webinar (plus live Q&A).
What will they get?
A refreshing, strengths-based feeding framework that:
Respects autonomy and sensory needs
Increases social mealtime participation
Includes a dedicated live Q&A to answer your specific case questions
Provides downloadable slides + 30-day recording access (pre-purchase required)
Results you’ll gain:
Confidently shift from deficit-based to affirming feeding models
Understand how sensory preferences shape feeding behaviours
Apply practical tools to enhance participation in home, school & community
Get your toughest questions answered in real time
🗓️ Live on 13th June 2025 at 10:00am (WA time)
💻 Includes downloadable slides + 30-day access to the recording (recording must be purchased before the live event)
PAIN SECTION
You became a therapist or educator to support children — not to make them fit into molds that don't serve them. But traditional feeding therapy can often feel restrictive, deficit-focused, and disconnected from the real experiences of autistic kids.
If you're frustrated by outdated models that ignore sensory needs or autonomy, and if you're seeking a way to make your practice more inclusive and affirming — this is the training you’ve been looking for.
SOLUTION SECTION
It’s time for a shift — to a feeding therapy that empowers, not corrects.
In this webinar, you’ll discover how to align your practice with neurodiversity-affirming, responsive feeding principles—plus a live Q&A so you leave with clarity on applying these strategies in your own caseload.
You will learn how to:
Recognise how responsive feeding aligns with neurodiversity-affirming practice
Apply strategies to empower children with sensory-based feeding differences
Support participation across environments—home, school, community
Replace control with collaboration to nurture autonomy in every bite
Tackle your unique challenges during the live Q&A
✨ Bonus: Downloadable slides to help you implement the strategies immediately
COURSE OUTLINE SECTION
Here’s what we’ll cover during this 90-minute session:
The intersection of neurodiversity, identity, and feeding behaviours
How to challenge and move away from deficit-based models
Core responsive feeding principles for autistic children
Real-world case examples that bring theory to life
Practical tools to support participation in diverse mealtime settings
Dedicated live Q&A: Get tailored advice for your most pressing questions
TESTIMONIALS
You don’t have any yet? No problem — we’ll add them here when you do!
(You can request short feedback quotes from past clients, colleagues, or attendees of other training sessions to go here.)
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Meet Valerie Gent
With 23 years of clinical experience, Valerie Gent is a highly respected speech pathologist, PhD candidate, and educator. She’s co-director of Feeding Therapy Australia, and the founder of Let’s Eat! Feeding Therapy. Her research and clinical work focus on redefining feeding therapy through a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Val is also a guest lecturer at two leading Australian universities and has received national recognition for her work on feeding differences in autistic children.
REINFORCE SECTION
Imagine working with autistic children and no longer feeling unsure about how to support their feeding differences. Imagine knowing you’re respecting who they are, while still helping them thrive. Imagine seeing children feel safe, respected, and engaged at the table — not controlled.
This isn’t just another training — it’s an invitation to change the way we see, support, and celebrate neurodivergent children.
Join us. This conversation is long overdue.
PRICING & ACCESS
Your Ticket Includes:
✔️ Live 90-minute webinar on June 13, 2025
✔️ Downloadable slide pack
✔️ 30-day access to the recording (if purchased before the event)
✔️ Live Q&A for personalised support
❌ No refunds – replays available for a full month
💰 Price: $140 AUD
💳 Payment Method: Direct deposit available
FINAL REMINDER
🎉 Don’t miss the chance to shift your practice toward inclusion, empowerment, and respect.
This webinar will not be available for on-demand purchase — only registrants will have access to the recording.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can’t attend live?
No problem. Register now and you’ll get access to the recording for 30 days after the live event — as long as you’ve purchased beforehand.
Is the recording available after the event for new purchases?
No, you must purchase access before the live event to receive the replay.
Are there any materials included?
Yes! All attendees will receive downloadable slides to support learning and implementation.
Is this suitable for teachers and non-clinicians?
Absolutely. Educators who work with autistic children in mealtime contexts will gain valuable tools and insights to better support their students.
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