The Lived Experience & Transitioning from Patient to Professional

Rachel Conrad, M.A. CCC-SLP and Feeding Matters Consortium Chair, shares her personal journey with pediatric feeding disorder, transitioning from a patient to a professional in the field with lived experience with both PFD and ARFID. She discusses the importance of vulnerability in therapy, trauma-informed care, and the need for patient-centered approaches. Rachel emphasizes the vital role parents play in supporting their children and encourages them to recognize their efforts as impactful.