Eating challenges / ABA Techniques

This is a program designed to help parents and caregivers support their children who are struggling with eating challenges. The training will be able to provide the support and guidance you need to understand different types of eating challenges and choose the proper intervention.

Training Objectives

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

Identify the signs and symptoms of eating challenges
Factors to consider before starting an intervention
Develop and implement a intervention plan
Building routines
Seek professional help when needed
This training is designed for parents and caregivers of children who are struggling with eating challenges. It is also beneficial for educators, therapists, and other professionals who work with children with eating challenges.

Abir Al Houry, M.Ed., BCBA Abir Al Houry is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, she has been working in the field of ABA since 2011. She trains paraprofessionals, designs and supervises the implementation of programs, and collaborates with school personnel (teachers, administrators, etc.) as well as families of children with special needs. She is also responsible for the integration programs of children with diverse diagnoses, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), and Down Syndrome. She also offers workshops on various topics, such as Introduction to ABA, Functions of Behavior, Classroom Management, and RBT Training. Abir holds a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology (Lebanese University), a Master’s degree in Educational Management (Lebanese International University). Her MEd thesis – “The Impact of the Token Economy System on the Task Performance of the Behavior Technicians in an Early Intervention Center – was an exploration in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), in which Abir is most interested. She is completed the ABAI Verified Course Sequence through FIT’s online program in Spring 2021. Abir has received training in such assessment/curriculum programs as VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program) and PEAK Training System, in addition to attending workshops related to such areas as Dr. Greg Hanley’s Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis (IISCA). Abir is a board member of the Association for Behavior Analysis – Lebanon (ABAL), the Lebanese chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). Abir is currently working as Clinical Supervisor at Sulukeyat Learning Difficulties Center in Dubai