Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids is an educational service. It is not a replacement for therapy.

You’re Not Alone in Struggling to Expand Food Choices

Whether you’re a parent or provider these challenges might sound familiar:

  • “I’ve tried everything, but my child still won’t try new foods.”

  • "Neurodivergent kids just don’t seem to respond to traditional feeding approaches.”

  • “Mealtimes are so stressful, I find myself dreading them every. single. day.”

  • “I worry about the long-term impact of such a limited diet—on health, on energy, and on confidence.”

  • “I want to do more, but I don’t know where to start or what approach will actually work.”

  • “It feels like nothing I do is making a real difference.”

↪ Struggling with any of this? Maybe your child or client is…

  • Only eating cookies, crackers, and candy… plus the occasional chicken nugget.

  • Losing foods they used to eat, making their diet even more limited.

  • Completely unwilling to try new things—even ones you know they’d like if they just gave them a chance.

What previous students are saying...

“My son is 6, is autistic and has lots of sensory needs. After several years of unsuccessful attempts to get our son to try new foods, we went to our local children's hospital feeding clinic which didn't feel like the right fit for our son. Although we live in the suburbs of a major city, there were no affordable or accessible home based resources for us. Fast forward - I came across Valori's instagram. When I saw her new course, I jumped on it! I completed the course prior to starting the program. My son has exceeded my expectations! Valori's comprehensive approach fit our needs perfectly. She not only provided education for me, but visual and tangible tools to use during the program. Within the first week, my son ate 3 foods that he hadn't touched in over 2 years! We're slowly but surely trying completely new foods and it's going so well. I would highly recommend this program and course if you're looking for a home based program that you can adapt to your child!”

Jess Krawitz, Parent

“I have a number of clients on my caseload who are restrictive eaters. The course helped me break down my programming into smaller pieces so that my clients were having success. Also it is presented in a way that makes it easy for parents, caregivers, and RBT/BT's understand the steps and progressions. The handouts are great and are really helpful when having discussions with parents about eating goals for their child. Not only is Valori knowledgeable and approachable but she is also very up to date with how to care for clients and keeping them happy, relaxed and engaged. There are still feeding specialist who are teaching others to force feed clients or to represent food that has been discarded by the client. I believe this just continues the cycle of food aversion. Adventure Eating for Neurodiverse Kids builds on successes the client is already having and doesnt push the client too far. This helps to increase buy in and continues the success cycle for the client.”

Vickey Foster, BCBA

“The information received could be utilized with a variety of clients for a major impact. I enjoyed the course and it gave me more confidence to approach food issues with my learners.”

BCBA

“What I really appreciate about this course is its structure and design. It’s clear and easy to follow, making it accessible for anyone, no matter their background or experience.”

Vivekanandan Rajasekaran, OT

“I like that the course has practical information to apply in a team based approach. I think it was a good value.”

SLP

“Valeri was extremely encouraging, and you can tell she "gets it." Sometimes, I set too high of expectations for myself and my kids, so I really appreciated that 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.”

Alyssa Baker, Parent

“I wanted to say thanks again as your strategies have really helped us with feeding therapy, and we've even been able to use some of the concepts outside of feeding therapy.”

BCBA

Unless stated otherwise, testimonials are from past students of Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids. They are solicited and shared with permission. Every individual’s journey is unique, and participants may rescind their testimonial at any time. Other course feedback is provided without identifiable information to protect individuals who have not given explicit permission for a testimonial.

With Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids, you're just a few simple phases from adding new food choices to a child's diet:

  • Phase 1: Identify a child-led starting place

    You'll start by learning and assessing the unique needs of your child or client. This will lay the foundation for a personalized plan that meets the kiddo where they're at today.

  • Phase 2: Introduce new foods

    In this phase, you'll use a step-by-step framework to introduce new foods in a manageable way that encourages your eater and uses small successes to build momentum.

  • Phase 3: Celebrate progress!

    By the end, you’ll have a plan you can repeat with additional new foods and a path for transitioning foods from trying and tasting to actual foods in the child's diet.

Adventure Eating for Neurodivergent Kids Is Perfect For You If You Are...

a CAREGIVER

who's concerned about your child's limited (or shrinking) diet

a SEASONED PROVIDER

who's stuck on a plateau with a client who is an extremely picky eater

a PROVIDER WITH LIMITED EXPERIENCE TREATING FEEDING CHALLENGES

who's looking for more guidance and insight on how to help kids with selective eating

🌟 Empowering kids to try new foods is a team effort. This course is designed to meet BACB continuing education criteria and is aimed at BCBAs seeking positive strategies for introducing new foods. Parents and other providers (e.g., OTs, SLPs, RBTs, and RDs) may also attend and can benefit from the content. The strategies shared here will help family members and all providers work together to help kids make progress at mealtime.

In the course, you will learn...

  • To Identify the Root Causes of Food Refusal & Ensure Safety First

    Learn how to pinpoint the underlying factors behind food refusal and how to prioritize safety in every step of the process.

  • To Select Foods That Maximize Success and Nutrition

    Discover how to choose the right foods to introduce, ensuring they are both nutritionally balanced and achievable for successful food exposure.

  • To Create a Motivation Plan That Builds Connection and Enjoyment

    Develop a dazzling motivation plan that empowers the child to participate by focusing on shared enjoyment and positive connections with new foods.

  • To Find a Child-Led Starting Place for Food Exposures That Won't Layer on Stress

    Learn how to approach food exposures in a way that prioritizes consistency and trust, setting the stage for gradual progress.

  • To Implement a Routine Called “Adventure Bites Practice” to Fuel Progress

    Get clear on the essential components of a routine called "Adventure Bites Practice" that helps maintain consistency and fuels steady progress with food exposures.

  • To Graduate Foods From New to Preferred

    Discover how to gradually move foods from the "new" category to becoming foods that are regularly eaten on their plate at mealtimes.

"I was very lucky to work alongside Valori at the Seattle Children's Hospital Pediatric Feeding Program for 5 years."

“I have always appreciated how accessible she made evidenced-based treatment strategies for our families and clients. I learned so much from her then; now as a business owner, I have been able to share accurate and informative content to our families through her page. I can't wait to see how many more people Valori can impact through her work and am looking forward to seeing more of her content translated into Spanish so my clientele can also benefit directly from her work.”

Yaniz Padilla Dalmau, Ph.D., BCBA-D | President and Owner of Flamboyán Behavior

"Valori's knowledge of feeding issues is unmatched!"

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Valori at a hospital-based feeding clinic before the pandemic. Her unwavering dedication and collaborative spirit in supporting children and families with pediatric feeding challenges always impressed me. I was particularly thrilled when she launched the Autism Feeding Specialist blog, extending her reach to a wider audience and providing valuable support to more families navigating mealtime struggles. Valori's expertise and personal touch make her content a valuable resource for anyone dealing with pediatric feeding challenges.”

Ruqian Ma (Daisy), Ph.D., MSW, M.A.

“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

“ I’ve known Valori as a colleague for over 10 years. She is an exceptional provider who always shows up with kindness, compassion, & information! Her knowledge of feeding issues is unmatched as is her well-rounded & data-based approach that focuses on your needs during the process. She is thoughtful & non-judgmental with the best interests of kids & families in mind. Highly recommend working with Valori!”

Kelly Herzberg, MEd, LMHC

“As my colleague, I've seen firsthand how your compassionate and individualized approach to feeding children has made a big impact at mealtime. I’ve personally learned a lot from your resources, but my favorite is probably the concept that eating new foods takes practice, and you might not like a food at first, but you will if you give it enough tries. This mindset gives me hope for even the oldest, pickiest eaters in our family!”

Allison Mahoney, BCBA

See what's inside the 6-step framework

Each week, I'll present a live module on Google Meet. You can join the session live, or catch the replay on-demand within the course platform. Participate easily from your desktop or on-the-go using your phone. You'll have access to all course materials for six months from the start date, so you can revisit the content as needed.

  • Week One

    Ensure Safety First

    Learn to identify the origin of the child’s feeding challenges, and to screen the child for safe eating

  • Week Two

    PICC Food Choices to Introduce to the Child

    Learn the 4-step method to PICC (Provide Individualized, Culturally sensitive, Child-led) Foods that maximize opportunities for quick wins AND nutritional gains

  • Week Three

    Learn how to create a dazzling motivation plan

    Harness the power of rewards to create shared connection and enjoyment at mealtimes

  • Week Four

    Find a Child-Led Starting Place

    Learn how to introduce foods and show the child how to engage with them in order to identify a comfortable starting place for the child

  • Week Five

    Adventure Bites Practice

    Learn about a new routine called "Adventure Bites Practice" that can be used to create consistency with food exposures and to gain traction with new foods

  • Week Six

    Shift from Adventure Bites Practice to Mealtimes

    Identify when to step forward in Adventure Bites AND how to "graduate" foods from Adventure Bites to mealtimes

Wait! There's more...

In addition to the 6 live modules (that are recorded so you can watch them on-demand!), you'll get...

  • Course Module Workbooks

    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.

  • Live Q/A sessions

    Bi-weekly 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.

  • 6 Learning CEs for BCBA Providers

    BCBAs who complete the course are eligible for continuing education units. Participation certificates also available.

“All of the resources were awesome. The checklists, charts, images, and links to materials were great.”

Alyssa Baker, Parent

“I liked the clear, informative handouts and reference materials.”

BCBA

Get me inside the course!

Start watching the welcome module that's waiting for you on the course platform!

Money-back guarantee

I believe in the step-by-step approach outlined in my program.

So much so, that I'm willing to give you your money back if you don't find the same value after getting inside the course. If you don't feel confident or comfortable with what you've learned by March 3, 2025, simply reach out, show me you've put in the work inside of the first 2 modules, and I'll refund your purchase.

Still on the fence? Or have a question?

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! 📩

Learn to empower your child or client to try new foods, starting today

Last Day to Register is Feb 13, 2025

9PM Pacific Time

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A number of factors can contribute to feeding difficulties including medical, nutritional, feeding skill, and psychosocial factors. For this reason, comprehensive treatment and assessment is necessary. Autism Feeding Specialist and its course is an educational service and is not, and should in no way be considered a medical service, nor healthcare of any kind.