Pediatric Feeding Disorders | Munroe-Meyer Institute | University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Research in Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Our team is at the forefront of research on Pediatric Feeding Disorder.

rapidly identifying the underlying causes of a child’s feeding disorder.
developing methods to determine which treatment techniques will be most effective for each child.

the development of interventions that will produce substantial and lasting improvements in feeding behavior. Our newest line of research focuses on developing and testing new treatment techniques that are based on the principles of applied behavior analysis but target foundational oral-motor skills.
comparative effectiveness studies. Behavioral intervention is the only empirically-supported treatment for Pediatric Feeding Disorder, but many other treatments are available. We conduct studies that directly compare the relative effectiveness of behavioral intervention to other widely available interventions.

We also conduct research that seeks to identify and address barriers to accessing empirically-supported treatment for Pediatric Feeding Disorder.

Explore opportunities to train with the faculty in the Department of Pediatric Feeding Disorders.

Amy Drayton, PhD
Director, Pediatric Feeding Disorders Department
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