Feeding Disorder: A History with Shannon Goldwater of Feeding Matters: Part 2

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This is Part 2 of an interview with Shannon Goldwater, founder of Feeding Matters. In this interview Shannon explains the origins of her organization, how Pediatric Feeding Disorder came to be a universally recognized diagnosis and the work that Feeding Matters is doing to improve the system of care for children with pediatric feeding disorder.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

In this episode we’re talking about:

• How Shannon’s personal family struggle with feeding her triplets who were born 4 months premature set the foundation for a larger conversation about feeding challenges

• Why achieving universal recognition and a diagnosis code for pediatric feeding disorder was such an important accomplishment for families and healthcare professionals

• The services, education and advocacy that Feeding Matters provide to highlight PFD which is a symptom of over 300 other conditions, such as autism, cerebral palsy, and cystic fibrosis

ABOUT THE GUEST

• Shannon Goldwater is the Founder of Feeding Matters, the first organization dedicated to raising awareness about pediatric feeding disorder.

• As a new mom to triplets born 4 months premature, Shannon spent years seeking help for her children who could not - and would not eat.

• Shannon founded Feeding Matters in 2006 to help children with feeding disorders and create a support system for families.

• In 2018 “Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework” was published, declaring the term & stand-alone diagnosis for PFD

• Pediatric feeding struggles are now treated as a symptom to over 300 other conditions, such as autism, cerebral palsy, and cystic fibrosis

LINKS FROM EPISODE

• Learn more about Feeding Matters at https://www.feedingmatters.org/ 

• Learn more about Pediatric Feeding Disorder at https://www.feedingmatters.org/what-is-pfd/ 

• Read Sharon’s bio here: https://www.feedingmatters.org/members/founder/ 

• Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework https://www.feedingmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2019-01-JPGN-PFD-Consensus-Definition-and-Framework.pdf 

• The Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire Screening Tool https://www.feedingmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ICFQ-Rack-Card_08-2020-print.pdf 

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