Disability & PFD

01/07/25 • 30 min

In this episode of Feeding Does Matter, hosts Jaclyn Pederson and Dr. Hayley Estrem welcome Kelly Randall from Raising Special Kids to discuss the intersection of disability and pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). The conversation covers the history of the disability movement, the importance of early intervention, the role of IDEA, and the challenges families face in navigating services as their children transition to adulthood. The episode emphasizes the need for advocacy, awareness of available resources, and the recognition of feeding as a critical developmental domain.

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