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Presenters' Bio
Lauren Budd, MS, CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Feeding Specialist, and Orofacial Myologist with more than 25 years of experience supporting newborns through adults and their families as they build communication, confidence, and independence. Her holistic, family-centered approach combines evidence-based speech-language therapy with sensory, social, and functional learning experiences.
Lauren specializes in speech and language development, feeding and swallowing, ARFID, infant feeding, myofunctional therapy, craniosacral therapy, social communication, pragmatic therapy, PROMPT Therapy (Level 1 Trained), and anxiety reduction during medical and dental appointments. She also develops inclusive, community-based programs that help children and families strengthen communication, social skills, self-regulation, and independence in meaningful, real-world settings.
Workshop Presentation Information
ADHD can affect feeding beyond picky eating. Attention, sensory processing, impulsivity, and self-regulation can influence food acceptance, mealtime participation, eating pace, and the development of consistent feeding routines.
ADHD can impact feeding and myofunctional therapy outcomes. Difficulties with attention, motor planning, and carryover may affect a patient's ability to learn and consistently practice skills. Individualized strategies, including structured activities, visual cues, modeling, movement breaks, and consistent routines, can help support treatment progress.
ADHD-related feeding challenges continue into adulthood. Adults may experience difficulties with meal planning and preparation, forgetting to eat, recognizing hunger and fullness cues, sensory sensitivities, and medication-related appetite suppression. Practical strategies and individualized treatment can help support consistent eating habits, nutritional well-being, and functional independence.
In this workshop, participants will learn how:
- Why ADHD-related eating challenges go beyond picky eating.
- How attention, sensory sensitivities, and self-regulation can affect mealtimes and eating habits.
- Practical ways to support children and adults with ADHD in developing healthier, more consistent eating routines.
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