Using strategies grounded in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), the workshop focuses on helping caregivers gradually expand their child’s acceptance of new foods while reducing stress and challenging behaviours during mealtimes. Topics include creating positive mealtime routines, introducing new foods gradually, reducing mealtime pressure, and using reinforcement to support progress. Caregivers will practice strategies at home between sessions and collect simple information about their child’s responses to new foods in order to guide coaching and adjustments to the plan.

• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Caregiver Training
• Consultation
• Picky Eaters
• Reinforcement

George Jeffrey Children's Centre

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The workshop and consultations can be attended in person in Thunder Bay or virtually for families who live in the District.

Workshop - 5pm - 7pm and Individual Consultations to be scheduled with each caregiver separately

Start Date: April 20, 2026

Six-week program:
Week 1) Group information session attended by all (2 hours)
Week 2) Individualized assessment meeting with RBA (1 hour)
Week 3) Plan review with caregivers (1 hour)
Week 4) One-on-one coaching with Instructor Therapist (1 hour)
Week 5) One-on-one coaching with Instructor Therapist (1 hour)
Week 6) One-on-one coaching with Instructor Therapist (1 hour)