Helping Picky Eaters: 5 Levels of Food Exposure™ to Build Food Trust (on-demand registration)

Presenter: Argie Pitsakis, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, CLC

Relevant Financial Relationship: Argie is receiving compensation for delivering this presentation. they have no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests, products, or companies mentioned in the content. They will not be promoting or selling any services or materials from Kids Feeding Wellness during this session.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Argie has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Presenter Biography: Argie Pitsakis is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist based in Queens, NY with over 7 years of experience. She founded Kids Feeding Wellness in 2020 to support families of children ages 0–10 facing feeding challenges. Using a parent coaching model, Argie helps parents see the bigger picture of feeding—moving away from quick fixes and toward long-term, meaningful change. She provides practical, science-backed strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs, while helping parents understand the genetic, medical, biological, and environmental factors influencing their child’s eating behaviors. By uncovering the "why" behind feeding difficulties, families gain clarity and confidence in creating supportive mealtime environments. Argie believes that feeding should nourish both the body and the parent-child relationship, and that every family deserves a positive, connected experience around the table.

Learner Outcomes

• Participants will define food neophobia and explain how familiarity influences a child’s willingness to try new foods
• Participants will describe each of the 5 Levels of Food Exposure™ and explain how each level supports food acceptance through positive, developmentally appropriate experiences
• Participants will select an appropriate starting point for feeding therapy based on a child’s readiness

Agenda

• What is Picky Eating? (5 minutes)
• How Do Children Assess Food? (5 minutes)
• The 5 Levels of Food Exposure™ (40 minutes)
• Where Do You Start? (5 minutes)
• Case Application (5 minutes)

Cost: Free

Audience: Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals, Researchers

Topic Area: Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing

To be reported to ASHA CE, participants must indicate their preference to be reported on the post-webinar assessment and achieve a minimum score of 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are permitted, but partial credit is not available.