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Guest: Jaclyn Pederson - In this episode, Michelle is joined by the inspirational Jaclyn Pederson, the newly appointed CEO of “Feeding Matters”. By now, you’ve heard Michelle advocate for and encourage volunteers to collaborate with “Feeding Matters,” but today, Jaclyn shares the how and why this advocacy and collaboration are key to expanding knowledge and evidence-based practice surrounding evaluation and treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders. Jaclyn takes us on a deep dive into what the “4 Pillars” are that serve as the basis for “Feeding Matters”, discussing the IPP advocacy efforts behind the PFD ICD Code, as well as the development of the ICFQ Questionnaire to assist Pediatricians with their identification of PFD. She then inspires every single one of us on how we can share our time and talents to advance the understanding and treatment for individuals with PFDs. Did I mention the best part? Not only is this organization driven by the intersection of EBP and IPP, but it also places a significant emphasis on family/caregiver involvement as critical to the child’s success. Hip Hip Hooray for a patient/family-centered care PFD Hour!

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