Whether you’re a BCBA supporting autistic learners or part of an interdisciplinary team, feeding challenges can create a unique kind of uncertainty. You see the impact of limited diets on regulation, energy, and participation—but you may feel unsure what’s actually within your scope, where to begin, or how to help without overstepping.
That tension is real. And you’re not the only one feeling it.
You’re supporting a child with a very limited diet—and progress feels stalled.
You’ve tried shaping, exposure, or reinforcement… and it didn’t go the way you hoped.
You’re not sure whether feeding is truly “in your lane”—or how to collaborate when other team members seem skeptical.
Mealtimes are stressful for families, and you want to help without causing harm.
You care deeply—but you don’t yet have a framework you trust.
That’s not failure.
That’s a lack of clear guidance.
Hi, I’m Valori Neiger, MS, BCBA, LBA.
Clear, achievable feeding programming — without pushing kids too far
“I have a number of clients on my caseload who are restrictive eaters, and this course helped me break my programming down into smaller, more achievable pieces so my clients could have success. It’s presented in a way that makes the steps and progressions easy for parents, caregivers, and RBTs to understand, which has been incredibly helpful when discussing feeding goals with families. Adventure Eating builds on successes and supports buy-in without pushing kids too far.”
- Vickey Foster, M.ED, BCBA, LBA
Past participant of Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids
“Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids is extremely well structured, with practical tools that are actually taught and modeled — not just handed over. I’ve already started changing how I assess food lists and pre-tests with clients. The course feels polished, accessible, and immediately useful.”
- BCBA
“I loved how Adventure Eating breaks feeding down into a clear, step-by-step process. I’ve already been able to apply the food exposure and fading strategies with a client, and it’s worked really well. Having a framework made implementation feel much more manageable.”
- Erin Eastwood, BCBA
“This course made me feel more confident supporting kids with feeding challenges. I’m already using the framework with a current client and bringing the team together in a more intentional way. Adventure Eating helped me know where to start — and how to move forward ethically.”
— BCBA
“I liked how it treated eating as any other behavior that we want to influence. This course is chock full of great ideas and honors the learner.”
— Kelle Witt, BCBA, LBA
“I really liked the structure and design of this course. It’s easy to understand and practice, regardless of background, and can be applied in real environments. I’ve seen it help many parents and children I work with.”
— Vivekanandan Rajasekaran, OT
“Valori was extremely encouraging, and you can tell she ‘gets it.’ Her steps and goals were very realistic and doable for neurodiverse families.
I feel empowered and confident to try something different with my family regarding food. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I see many parents struggling around meal times, and this course has given me tools to pass on to families.”
— Alyssa Baker, Marriage and Family Therapist & Caregiver
Each step builds on the last—so you’re never guessing what comes next or why.
🥕Screen for red flags across medical, nutritional, and skill domains
🥕Know when feeding goals are appropriate—and when to pause or refer
This step removes the fear of “crossing scope” and replaces it with clarity and confidence.
🥕Use the PICC Framework to select foods that are individualized, culturally sensitive, and child-approved
🥕Build food lists that reduce jags and support variety
You’ll stop guessing which foods to target and start choosing with intention.
🥕Design feeding opportunities that feel safe and inviting
🥕Build motivation through predictability, connection, and success
This step teaches how to create assent through rapport, instructional design, and individualized FUN.
🥕Identify an appropriate starting point using the Adventure Bites Pretest
🥕Match expectations to a child’s current skills and abilities
You’ll know how to start—without pushing too far or starting too small.
🥕Run a repeatable, step-by-step practice routine
🥕Track progress and troubleshoot stalls without scrapping the plan
This is where small wins compound into real change.
🥕Learn three clear pathways to transition foods into meals
🥕Support progress beyond the first bite
You’ll leave with a plan that extends beyond the course.
Review the course objectives here.
In addition to the 6 course modules, enrollment includes the following supports to help you implement confidently.
Each of the 6 course modules comes with a workbook to help guide you through important lessons. The workbooks also include valuable data collection tools and child-friendly visuals.
Q&A sessions are available to ensure all of your questions are answered in real time. Join live or pre-submit questions and catch the answers later on demand.
This course is offered by an Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider. BCBAs and BCaBAs who complete the course are eligible to earn 6 Learning CEUs. Allied professionals and caregivers are welcome to enroll and may request a certificate of participation.
Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids gives you a clear, evidence-informed framework to navigate feeding work thoughtfully, collaboratively, and within your role as a BCBA—so you’re no longer guessing, hesitating, or avoiding cases that deserve support.
I believe in the step-by-step approach outlined in my program.
Immediate access:
You’ll receive instant access to the full course platform upon enrollment. All modules are available on-demand so you can move at a pace that fits your caseload and schedule. Content is optimized for desktop and mobile access on a course platform. Video modules are streamed and all other materials and workbooks are downloadable.
Live Q&A support:
You get 6 months of access to our monthly Live Q&A calls. You can attend in real time or submit questions in advance and watch the replays later. An updated Live Q&A Session schedule is available inside the course welcome module.
Six-month course access window:
You’ll have access to all course materials for six months, giving you plenty of time to revisit lessons, tools, and examples as you apply the framework thoughtfully.
CEUs:
BCBAs and BCaBAs who complete the course are eligible to earn 6 Learning CEUs. Allied professionals and caregivers are welcome to participate and may request a certificate of completion.
Yes. The course is designed to help BCBAs build ethical clarity and readiness—especially if feeding concerns are showing up on your caseload and you want to respond thoughtfully rather than avoid or overstep.
No. This course is not a substitute for mentorship, supervision, or interdisciplinary collaboration. It is designed to support ethical, informed decision-making and help you know when and how to proceed, and when to seek additional support.
The course is designed for behavior analysts, and the instructional depth, language, and clinical decision-making frameworks assume prior training in applied behavior analysis. This is what allows Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids to meet BACB requirements for Continuing Education. That said, feeding is a team sport. The course is designed for BCBAs, but allied professionals and savvy caregivers can certainly benefit from the framework and principles presented—especially those interested in ethical collaboration, readiness, and child-led decision making around feeding. Learners from other disciplines and caregivers are welcome to participate for educational purposes. See the testimonials below for examples of past success stories from parents and professionals across disciplines. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded only to BCBAs and BCaBAs in accordance with BACB requirements; other participants may request a certificate of participation.
You’re encouraged to start with Modules 1 and 2. If it’s not the right fit, you can request a refund within 14 days, provided you haven’t progressed beyond Module 2.
No. While this program includes 6 BACB-approved CEUs, Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids is first and foremost a professional development program. You’ll learn a complete, child-led framework for approaching feeding work within our scope, along with a library of practical tools designed to support assessment, decision-making, and implementation. You’ll also receive 6 months of live support, so you’re not left trying to translate theory into practice on your own. The goal isn’t just to earn CEUs — it’s to help you feel more confident and grounded in how you approach feeding cases ethically and collaboratively.
Yes! Send me an email at [email protected], and let’s figure it out together. Use the subject line "COURSE QUESTION" so I can spot it quickly! 📩
- Kelly Herzberg, MEd, LMHC, Professional colleague (not a course participant)
“This course is worth the price point. I have many clients on my caseload with restrictive eating behaviors and I live in a rural area with limited resources for these kids.”
BCBA
“Adventure Eating is incredibly clear and well laid out. I had been looking at this course for my team for a while, and it delivered exactly what I was hoping for — a structured, ethical way to approach feeding that we can roll out thoughtfully.”
BCBA
“This was the first big course purchase as a new BCBA so I wasn't sure what to expect or if this was normal. After taking the course I am so happy I did it because it was worth it!”
BCBA
“This course is worth the price-point! I am getting more and more clients with minor feeding selectivity and sensitivity, and this has helped me curate my support for them. ”
-BCaBA
Unless otherwise stated, testimonials are from past participants of Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids and are shared with permission. Some testimonials are de-identified at the request of the participant or when explicit permission to use a name was not provided. Colleague endorsements are clearly labeled. All testimonials are solicited and may be rescinded at any time.
