Focused Approach
@FoApproach
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Joined September 2023
🩺 Pediatricians & NPs are key to early ID of feeding challenges. Join a free webinar, supported by a SABA grant, to strengthen recognition of PFD & ARFID. 📅 Oct 28 | 12pm ET 🔗 https://t.co/0BnccuvZem
#Pediatrics #MedEd #PFD #ARFID @APPDconnect #ABAIEvents
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Struggling with a picky eater? 😩 Our founder, Dena Kelly, just shared 7 sanity-saving tips in @MomsWhoThink — from reducing food refusal to knowing when it’s more than just a phase. 🍽️ Read it here:
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It's not easy having a picky eater in the house, but it's not your fault either. These tips from an expert can help bring clarity to parents.
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Happening now: Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, BSL is interviewed by @whereparents about #pickyEating. She's discussing: ✅ Why COVID changed everything ✅ Behavioral therapy for real results ✅ The power of motivators ✅ Virtual success stories
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In just 5 weeks, this 3-year-old went from eating 5-10 foods to 21+ foods! 👏 With the right approach, BIG progress happens. ABA pros—want to make this impact? Let’s connect. 💡 Visit https://t.co/5C1AwSQ1yv
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New research from @ADDitudeMag sheds light on ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and its connection to autism and ADHD in youth. Understanding these comorbidities is crucial for effective support and treatment. Learn more:
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Children and adolescents with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) face a relatively increased risk for autism, ADHD, ODD, anxiety, and more comorbid conditions, suggests a new large-s...
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Brain Imaging Study Redefines the “Fussy Eater” Narrative Via @Tech_Networks. YES! We need more attention and research on #ARFID. It's more than being a "really picky eater." https://t.co/HCoFNuZQTL
#PickyEating #HealthcareInnovation
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A study from the University of Aberdeen links ARFID symptoms to increased cortical thickness in brain regions linked to cognitive flexibility and impulse control. The findings suggest ARFID has...
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Is Denver OK? 😂 The Broncos lead the league in weekly Uncrustables consumption w/700! 🏈 Are they looking for a quick hit of carbs? Or are we dealing with some serious picky eating habits? Do we need to have an intervention? 😆 #PickyEaters #NFL #FeedingTherapy #FocusedApproach
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POV: You get an email titled “Grilled Cheese!!!” w/this photo. 🙌 This mom's life (and her kid’s) has been changed! At Focused Approach, we’re all about kids truly eating — not just touching or tasting. Love these post-therapy wins! #FeedingTherapy #PickyEater #FocusedApproach
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🎃 Scary, but true! Not every kid looks forward to Halloween candy 🍬. For some, new tastes and textures can be tricky to enjoy. #Feedingtherapy isn't just about veggies and fruits; it’s about expanding comfort with all kinds of foods—including treats! 🍭👻 #happyhalloweeen
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"Meet Silas! At 4, he was only eating from bottles and pouches. But with Focused Approach, he’s now enjoying real food! 🍽️ Ready to break free from picky eating struggles? #PickyEaters #FeedingTherapy #FocusedApproach"
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Missed the "Feeding Difficulties and Barriers to Feeding Intervention" session at CPABA? Catch the highly-rated lecture from Dena Kelly LPC, BCBA, BSL & Deirdre Muldoon PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, LBA via BehaviorLive! https://t.co/3iecGsXJtl
#ABA #FeedingTherapy #CEU #FocusedApproach
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This 4-year-old went from eating ONLY pouches and bottles to enjoying meals out with his family! 🍔💪 His mom is beyond grateful to be free from meal prep stress. Need help with a picky eater? We’ve got you! 🙌 #PickyEater #FeedingTherapy #ParentingWin #FocusedApproach
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Autistic teen’s ‘picky eating’ left her blind. 😔 ARFID is more than weight—it's about food variety & quality. Parents, trust your gut. If you're concerned, don’t stop pushing for answers. Early action matters! 💪 https://t.co/8HbtOfCaKE
#ARFID #PickyEating #AutismAwareness
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The muscles in your mouth are just like the muscles in the rest of your body. If they’re not being used, they won’t develop the strength and function needed to chew food. #ABA #FeedingTherapy #ChildDevelopment #PediatricTherapy
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🚨 Weight isn't always a sign of a feeding disorder 🚨 Kids with "normal" weight can struggle with food selectivity and restriction. Growth charts don’t tell the full story. Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, BSL explains. #FeedingTherapy #ABA #ARFID #EarlyIntervention #FABA
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Just like you wouldn’t let a child say “no” to brushing their teeth or crossing the street w/o holding hands, eating needs to be a non-negotiable. Our Founder & CEO, Dena Kelly, explains in a @Forbes feature. #pickyeating #autism #feedingtherapy
https://t.co/8vRgRTdD4j
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Fact #11... There is help for ARFID! ABA-based feeding therapy has proven to be effective treatment for children with ARFID. Do you know someone diagnosed with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder? #arfid #feedingtherapy #pickyeating #FocusedApproach
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Hungry kids struggle to focus and grow in #ABA therapy. Addressing #feeding challenges is key to unlocking their full potential in ALL areas!🥄#FeedingTherapy #TherapySuccess #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis
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Our recent survey of 168 #BCBAs reveals that a significant 91% see a strong connection between feeding challenges and behavioral issues in their clients. See complete survey results: https://t.co/zskL7AaHov
#FeedingTherapy
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BCBA turnover rates are high. Our recent survey found that a key way to keep BCBAs satisfied in their role is to offer opportunities for continuing ed. Find more insights in our report: https://t.co/66AqzdgQ8o
#BCBAs #ABA #FeedingTherapy
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