Picky & Tricky Eaters - Online Workshop

Providing parents and carers with practical and effective strategies to help their children overcome their feeding challenges.

Led by Dr Liz Corcoran & Colette Lloyd, hosted by 21 Together

This course is open to anyone in KENT, who cares for and/or works directly with, a child or young person with Down’s syndrome.

Date: Wednesday 7th February 2024

Time: 19:30-20:30

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: £10 per person

Dr Liz Corcoran is a functional medicine doctor and is also the chair of the Down's Syndrome Research Foundation.

Colette Lloyd is a Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Down’s syndrome, who has worked closely with 21 Together many times, supporting our groups and events.

During the webinar, Dr. Corcoran will discuss the underlying causes of picky and tricky eating and how a functional medicine approach can help to address them. She will provide insight into the role of gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and food sensitivities in feeding difficulties and offer guidance on how to optimize your child's nutrition to support their growth and development.

Colette Lloyd will focus on the speech and language aspects of feeding challenges and provide practical tips and strategies for promoting oral motor development, improving chewing and swallowing skills, and increasing food variety. She will also discuss how to address sensory issues related to food preferences and how to make mealtime a positive and enjoyable experience for both parents and children.

Join us for this informative and interactive webinar, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other parents facing similar challenges. Don't miss out on this valuable resource for helping your child with Down syndrome thrive!

Please note, this webinar will be recorded.

21 Together hold a strong belief that no family should be denied access to training due to finances. Our Financial Support Policy and application form is available upon request.