{"id":25200,"date":"2025-06-23T11:39:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T18:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/encompassnw.org\/?post_type=wicked_event&#038;p=25200"},"modified":"2025-06-24T11:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:05:21","slug":"helping-your-food-explorer","status":"publish","type":"wicked_event","link":"https:\/\/encompassnw.org\/event\/helping-your-food-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Your Food Explorer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Designed for caregivers of kids ages 4-10 years, Encompass invites you to join a fun and interactive workshop to explore early feeding strategies through a positive, play-based approach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will use video case studies to help apply what you\u2019ve learned. You\u2019ll leave with practical steps to support your child at home, even if you&#8217;re still waiting for formal feeding therapy services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building mealtime routines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Sensory and oral-motor foundations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Using the right positioning and utensils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Encouraging language during meals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding nutritional needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is an interactive workshop! Bring your smart device (i.e., tablet or phone) to participate! We will also have some food for practice purposes during the session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date, Time, and Location:<\/strong> This workshop will be held on Saturday, July 26 from 9:00 am &#8211; 1:00 pm at the Encompass Child Development Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilitated by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encompass Occupational Therapist Supervisor, Lisa Krejci, OTR\/L<\/li>\n<li>Encompass Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor, Jim Engracia, MA, CCC-SLP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $100 (+ fees) per person; $50 (+ fees) per additional caregiver of the same child. You can choose the additional caregiver as an add-on once you click &#8216;Get Tickets&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarships are available. 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