Preparing for NICU Discharge & Prioritizing Curiosity and Safety in Feeding Therapy - Psych Summit Session Sneak Peek

2025 Psych Summit Micro Keynotes: Preparing for NICU Discharge presented by Vincent C. Smith, MD, MPH, and First Things First in Feeding Therapy: Prioritizing Curiosity and Safety presented by Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd FAOTA. During this Psych Summit Session Sneak Peak episode of Feeding Does Matter, Vincent C. Smith and Marsh Dunn Klein discuss the importance of NICU discharge preparation and respecting the “no” in mealtime interactions. On August 22, the Feeding + Eating Psychology Summit: PFD & ARFID Evidence-based Interventions for Key Developmental Stages explores psychological management strategies for PFD and ARFID across developmental stages. Experts will present evidence-based interventions or concepts tailored to key stages in a child’s development, highlighting how feeding skill development and cognitive maturity influence treatment planning. Through lived experience interviews and a facilitated Q&A, participants will gain deeper insight into how psychological approaches must adapt as feeding abilities and cognitive function evolves over time. Learn More