In this episode of Making Sense with Madi, host Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC, Expert DIR/Floortime, to discuss the importance of engagement in responsive feeding therapy. Drawing on her experience in pediatric feeding and DIR/Floortime training, Erin shares how clinicians can follow a child's interests and foster meaningful engagement through responsive, child-led interactions.
Erin explores the role of social-emotional development in how children learn about and engage with mealtime experiences. She discusses how recognizing a child's individual interests, intrinsic motivation, and curiosity can help clinicians build connections and support participation during feeding therapy.
Through practical examples, you'll learn how to recognize signs of engagement, adjust your approach when a child becomes disengaged, and create opportunities for meaningful interaction. This episode offers strategies for keeping children engaged while honoring their interests and developmental needs.
Erin explores the role of social-emotional development in how children learn about and engage with mealtime experiences. She discusses how recognizing a child's individual interests, intrinsic motivation, and curiosity can help clinicians build connections and support participation during feeding therapy.
Through practical examples, you'll learn how to recognize signs of engagement, adjust your approach when a child becomes disengaged, and create opportunities for meaningful interaction. This episode offers strategies for keeping children engaged while honoring their interests and developmental needs.
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