AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding Jan/Feb 2026

As a committed therapist, you recognize the value of continuous learning and specialization. Join Nina Ayd Johanson, MA, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, a distinguished clinician with over 31 years of experience, for the expanded 25-hour comprehensive training program in Pediatric Feeding. This program is meticulously crafted to provide you with the specialized knowledge, clinical skills, and confidence to advance your career as a pediatric feeding specialist.

Why Choose AEIOU?

• Expert Leadership: Nina offers decades of clinical experience and a passion for teaching. She has trained thousands of therapists globally.

• Practical Tools: AEIOU - Acceptance, Exposure, Independence, Observation, and Understanding – is a framework that emphasizes child autonomy, family relationships, and authentic connections. It is an integrated, evidence-based, and responsive feeding approach that is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming.

• Comprehensive Curriculum: The course includes a detailed manual, bonus handouts and materials, "Extend Your Learning" lessons, and access to a private online community with ongoing instructor support. 25 hours of professional development: 4 live interactive sessions online and self-paced modules expertly designed to keep you on track and engaged.

This program will challenge you to adopt a holistic perspective, develop family-centered intervention plans, and effectively coach parents. You will leave with extensive knowledge and resources that you can use the next day!

Don't miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with feeding challenges. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced therapist, this program will transform your practice.

Early Rate $525 Two Weeks Only (ends November 15th)

Regular Tuition $575 ends December 15th (Late Tuition is $600)

Hybrid online format. Four live broadcast online sessions on Mondays at 7 PM (US Eastern Time - please adjust for your time zone) on January 19 & 26 and February 2 & 9 with self-paced on-demand video modules released each week. Live sessions are NOT recorded and must be attended live online to advance through the course. Weeks 1 and 4 Live Sessions are 7-10:30pm and Weeks 2 and 3 are 7-10pm (US Eastern).

*This is an intensive course. Participants report their best experience when they adjust their work/life schedules during enrollment, especially the day of the live sessions, just as you would if you were attending in-person professional development. Please allocate time in your schedule each week for the self-paced video modules.

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• Private course community with instructor access and support throughout the course

• Attendance required for all 4 live broadcast sessions (live sessions are NOT recorded)

• BONUS "Extend Your Learning" lessons

• BONUS handouts and materials

• Comprehensive course manual with extensive references and resources

• Continued access to all modules, resources, and course community for an additional month after the course

This course is exclusively for licensed/registered therapists and related medical professionals.

Comprehensive Professional Training Program acclaimed by both new and seasoned therapists!

Whether you are a new therapist seeking to expand your knowledge or an experienced therapist aiming to refine your skills, this course is designed to transform your practice. It will challenge you to think holistically to develop family-centered, compassionate, and individualized intervention plans for infants and young children with mild to complex etiologies. AEIOU - Acceptance, Exposure, Independence, Observation, and Understanding – is a framework for addressing pediatric feeding disorders that prioritizes child autonomy, family relationships, and authentic connections. It is an integrated, evidence-based, and responsive feeding approach that is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming. By applying this highly successful framework, you will know how to meet children and families where they are, provide effective family coaching and caregiver training, and make progress! Learn to manage feeding tube dependency, address texture transitions and progression, treat sensory food aversions, advance chewing and cup drinking skills, develop utensil use and independent eating skills, improve dietary variety and nutrition, and much more! Many strategies and accommodations are discussed to address the needs of those with prematurity and other medical comorbidities, allergies, neurodiversity, growth and nutrition concerns, tracheostomy, picky eating, tongue and lip ties, children with various syndromes, and more. You will leave with extensive knowledge, practical information, and numerous resources to use the next day!

More course information here:

https://www.foodsmartkids.com/aeiou-course

Additional "Must Read" information about the online course here:

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